Ham Egg and Cheese Bake with English Muffins
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4.3
Ham Egg and Cheese Bake with English Muffins
Description
The casserole assembles layers of cubed English muffins combined with ham and cheddar cheese in a greased dish. A blend of eggs, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper is whisked and poured over to saturate the layers. Baking covered at 350°F allows custard formation through gentle heat, while removing the cover for the final 15 minutes browns the top and crisps edges slightly.
The result is a rich, creamy bake with a tender interior where bread soaks up the custard and flavors meld from the ham and cheese. It's suitable for serving as a hearty breakfast or brunch item. Letting it cool before serving helps it to set for cleaner slices.
This casserole can be assembled the day before. Prepare the layers and refrigerate covered, keeping the egg-cream mixture separately refrigerated. Before baking, pour eggs over and proceed with baking instructions.
Ingredients
- 8 English Muffin
- 16 ounces ham cooked and diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 large egg
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 13x9 inch casserole dish.
- Cut the English muffins into 1 inch cubes.
- Add half of the English Muffin cubes to the casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the ham cubes.
- Repeat with another layer of English muffin, ham, and cheese.
- In a bowl combine eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the casserole making sure to cover all of it.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes. Then remove foil and continue to bake for 15 minutes.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled the night before; keep layers covered in the fridge and egg mixture separate until baking day.
- Allow the bake to cool about 10 minutes before serving to let it firm up for easier slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 256mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 1035mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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