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Ham & Cheese Egg Bake

Ham & Cheese Egg Bake

Warm, cheesy, and packed with protein, this Ham & Cheese Egg Bake is the ultimate one-dish breakfast! Perfect for brunch, meal prep, or busy mornings
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients:

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond/oat milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half or omit

Flavor Heroes:

  • 1 ½ cups diced cooked ham or turkey, sausage, plant-based meat
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Gouda, Swiss, Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup diced onions or scallions, leeks

Optional Add-ins:

  • 1 cup chopped baby spinach lightly wilted
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste start light—ham & cheese are salty

Instructions
 

. Preheat & Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Grease your baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Whisk Eggs & Cream:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  • Tip: Don’t overbeat—you want fluffy, not bubbly.

Assemble the Bake:

  • In your greased dish, layer ham, cheese, onions, and spinach if using.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over top.
  • Look for: toppings floating slightly—perfect balance.

Bake Until Set:

  • Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and center is just set.
  • Test doneness with a knife—it should come out clean.

Rest & Slice:

  • Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip:

Prep everything the night before and refrigerate. Just pop it in the oven the next morning.

Storage:

Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in microwave or oven.

Freezer Friendly:

Freeze individual slices in airtight containers for up to 2 months.

Try These Variations:

  • Southwest Style: Add black beans, green chilies, pepper jack; serve with salsa.
  • Veggie Lovers: Use mushrooms, bell peppers, kale + feta.
  • Holiday Leftovers: Turkey, cranberry, brie = magic.
  • Italian-Inspired: Sun-dried tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, prosciutto.
  • Loaded Potato: Cooked potatoes, bacon, cheddar, green onions.
  • Spring Garden: Asparagus, peas, goat cheese, dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 17gFat: 18g
Keyword Ham and Cheese Egg Bake
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