Western Ham and Egg Casserole

Name: Western Ham and Egg Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 8 slices white bread; 2 cups shredded sharp or mild Cheddar cheese; 1 1/4 cups diced cooked ham; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 6 large eggs, beaten; 3 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Salsa or ketchup, for serving, optional

A savory, make-ahead breakfast casserole offering all the classic flavors of a Western or Denver omelet.

⭐ 4.1 (78 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 40 minTotal: 50 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast Brunch

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
Cut bread into small cubes, removing crusts.
Layer bread cubes in the dish, then top with cheddar cheese, ham, onion, and green bell pepper.
Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Pour egg mixture over the layers, then cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Before baking, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake for 40 minutes, or until set.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 444 kcal

Carbohydrate: 30 g

Cholesterol: 251 mg

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 29 g

Saturated Fat: 11 g

Sodium: 903 mg

Sugar: 10 g

Fat: 23 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g