Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Bake
Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Ham and Egg Bake
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing dish
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1 1/2 cups cubed ham, fully cooked
- 1 package creamy spinach bake, 10 to 12 ounces, thawed if frozen
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for egg mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- as needed hot sauce, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly with butter.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (if using for a kick), salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Spread the cubed ham evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Spoon dollops of the thawed creamy spinach bake over the ham layer, then gently spread it out to cover as much of the ham as possible. This adds a delicious vegetable layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the spinach layer.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Carefully pour the whisked egg mixture over all the layers in the baking dish, ensuring it seeps down and covers everything.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the egg mixture. This will create a beautiful golden crust.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set in the center and the top is lightly golden brown and bubbly. An inserted knife should come out clean.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove the breakfast bake from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual portions. This allows the bake to set further and makes for cleaner cuts.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Serve warm, garnished with fresh raspberries for a burst of sweetness and a side of additional hot sauce, if desired, for those who like extra spice.
⏱️ 1 min
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Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Ham and Egg Bake
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing dish
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1 1/2 cups cubed ham, fully cooked
- 1 package creamy spinach bake, 10 to 12 ounces, thawed if frozen
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional, for egg mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- as needed hot sauce, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly with butter.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the large eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (if using for a kick), salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and slightly frothy.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Spread the cubed ham evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Spoon dollops of the thawed creamy spinach bake over the ham layer, then gently spread it out to cover as much of the ham as possible. This adds a delicious vegetable layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the spinach layer.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Carefully pour the whisked egg mixture over all the layers in the baking dish, ensuring it seeps down and covers everything.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the egg mixture. This will create a beautiful golden crust.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set in the center and the top is lightly golden brown and bubbly. An inserted knife should come out clean.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove the breakfast bake from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into individual portions. This allows the bake to set further and makes for cleaner cuts.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Serve warm, garnished with fresh raspberries for a burst of sweetness and a side of additional hot sauce, if desired, for those who like extra spice.
⏱️ 1 min