Egg Casserole

This baked egg casserole is a great breakfast option that can be made ahead of time and perfect if you are feeding a crowd. Simple and quick to make and loaded with fresh veggies, cheese, and ham.

This easy egg casserole is one of my go to breakfast recipes. So simple and easy to make, packed with protein, and it will feed a very hungry household.

This healthy casserole isn’t just for breakfast, it’s great to serve for brunch or lunch with a fresh salad, or serve it up as a main meal with some Sweet Potato Fries or Roasted Potatoes.

Ingredients

• Butter: I used unsalted butter for cooking. You can use salted, but you may want to reduce the amount of added dalt.
• Vegetables: Onion, bell peppers.
• Eggs: Use fresh eggs, and free run / organic if you can.
• Heavy cream: For a nice creamy and rich texture. You can also use Greek yogurt or sour cream.
• Cheese and ham
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper and oregano.

How to make this ham and cheese egg bake

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 13 x 9” casserole dish.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add onion, and cook until softened. Set aside.
• Whisk eggs and cream in a bowl, and pour it into the baking dish. Stir in shredded cheese, diced ham, bell pepper, onions, and spices.
• Bake ham and egg casserole for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Can you make it ahead of time?

Yes! This low carb egg casserole is a great make-ahead breakfast. Once you have baked it, let it cool and keep it covered in the fridge for 3 – 4 days. Reheat it, covered with foil, at 325F for around 15 minutes until heated through to serve.

You can also beat the eggs and saute the vegetables and store them in separate containers in the refrigerator overnight. Simply add them to a casserole dish in the morning, add the chopped ham and shredded cheese, and bake in the oven. Easy & quick overnight egg bake casserole.

Use fresh eggs

The eggs in this breakfast casserole are the main ingredient, so make sure that they are fresh, and buy local if you have that option. Check that the eggs are fresh by placing them in a large bowl of water. If the eggs are fresh they will sink to the bottom of the bowl. Discard any that float to the top.

Recipe Variations

You can easily adapt this healthy egg bake recipe to suit your tastes. Add in other veggies like mushrooms or spinach, or swap the ham for cooked sausage or bacon. I used cheddar cheese, but any shredded cheese will work well.

More Breakfast Recipes

• Sweet Potato Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
• Easy Breakfast Egg Muffins
• Sweet Potato and Sausage Frittata
• Avocado Toast