Ham and Cheese Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This Ham and Cheese Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a mouth watering, easy breakfast perfect for a crowd! It is delicious enough to serve guests for brunch, but easy enough that you could make it on a weeknight for breakfast the next morning.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Overnight Resting8 hours hrs
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: overnight breakfast casserole
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 301kcal
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or substitute half and half)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 - 2 cups cubed ham
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded & divided
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 2 to 3 scallions diced (optional)
Spray a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream and seasoning.
Stir in the ham, bread, and 1 cup of the cheese. Make sure that the bread is fully coated with the egg mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil and put in the refrigerator overnight.
In the morning, leave the casserole covered with tin foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm!
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 208mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 8mg