🧀🍖 Cheese & Ham Breakfast Sandwich Bake
A warm, hearty breakfast casserole that tastes just like a cheesy ham breakfast sandwich—perfect for feeding a crowd or making ahead for busy mornings.
📝 Introduction
Cheese & Ham Breakfast Sandwich Bake combines bread, eggs, ham, and melted cheese in a comforting baked dish. It’s easy to prepare, filling, and ideal for brunch, holidays, or weekend breakfasts.
🧾 Ingredients
6 slices sandwich bread, cubed
1 ½ cups cooked ham, diced
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional but adds flavor)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter (for greasing dish)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
⭐ Optional Add-Ins
½ cup cooked bacon or sausage
½ cup diced bell peppers
½ cup mushrooms
½ cup spinach
Swiss or mozzarella cheese instead of cheddar
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the oven
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter. - Assemble the base
Spread the cubed bread evenly in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the ham and shredded cheese over the bread. - Make the egg mixture
In a large bowl whisk together:
Eggs
Milk
Dijon mustard
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt and pepper - Combine
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread mixture.
Press lightly so the bread absorbs the liquid. - Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden. - Garnish
Sprinkle with green onions or parsley before serving.
🍽 Description
This breakfast bake is soft and fluffy inside with melted cheese and savory ham in every bite. The top becomes lightly golden and slightly crisp, making it taste like a toasted breakfast sandwich.
💡 Tips for Success
Slightly stale bread works best because it absorbs the egg mixture better.
Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes after baking before cutting.
For a richer flavor, substitute half-and-half for milk.
🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
Calories: ~320
Protein: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fat: 18 g
⭐ Make-Ahead Option
You can assemble the casserole the night before.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake in the morning.
🍴 Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
Fresh fruit
Hash browns
Yogurt
Orange juice or coffee