Easy Recipe For Breakfast Casserole
Cooking breakfast for a crowd? This easy breakfast casserole recipe comes together quickly – making it the perfect dish for overnight guests. It is our favorite breakfast casserole filled with yummy goodness of cheese, ham and eggs.
You will love this Easy Egg Casserole
Speaking of overnight, you can assemble this egg ham and cheese breakfast casserole the night before, cover it with foil and refrigerate it. In the morning, just pull it out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before popping it into the oven.
Better yet — task your teenagers with whipping up this yummy ham and egg breakfast casserole. It’s simple enough for them to tackle on their own – and little ones will love getting involved, too.
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Easy Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy breakfast recipe.
- 1 can (8oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 pkg (about 8 oz) cubed ham
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
How to make Breakfast Casserole (Easy!)
Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2
Unroll dough in 13×9 baking dish. (If you want a thicker casserole, use an 8×12 baking dish.)
Pinch seams together so there are no holes in the dough.
Step 3
Sprinkle ham cubes on top of the dough.
Step 4
In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, and pepper until well blended.
Step 5
Pour egg mixture over ham.
Step 6
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
Step 7
Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
Of course, you may substitute other meats if ham is not your favorite. You can use bacon or any type of sausage. (Breakfast sausage would be delicious!)
Top this breakfast casserole with salsa, sour cream, hollandaise sauce, and/or sliced avocado.
There you have it – breakfast for a crowd! A simple and delicious dish made for relatively cheap!
How to store Easy Egg Casserole
How long is an egg casserole good for?
Store your egg casserole leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Can I make this recipe for Breakfast Casserole ahead of time?
Because this egg casserole has a layer of crescent rolls on the bottom, I think it is best served hot out of the oven. If you need to make it ahead of time, follow the recipe, let it cool and then store it in the fridge and reheat for breakfast.
Breakfast Casserole Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can freeze an uncooked egg casserole for up to 3 months before baking, but be aware that the texture of the crescent roll layer will be a little different.
The eggs in the breakfast casserole can become watery if overcooked due to weeping from water escaping eggs after cooking.
Easy Egg Casserole
An easy-to-make ham, egg, and cheese breakfast casserole that your overnight guests will adore!
Ingredients
- 1 can (8oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 pkg (about 8 oz) cubed ham
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Unroll dough in 13×9 baking dish. (If you want a thicker casserole, use an 8x12 baking dish.) Pinch seams together so there are no holes in the dough.
3. Sprinkle ham cubes on top of the dough.
4. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, and pepper until well blended.
5. Pour egg mixture over ham.
6. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
7. Bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
Of course, you may substitute other meats if ham is not your favorite. You can use bacon or any type of sausage. (Breakfast sausage would be delicious!)
Top this breakfast casserole with salsa, sour cream, hollandaise sauce and/or sliced avocado.
Looking for more easy Breakfast Recipes?
- Try these 5 hot breakfast ideas.
- Or check out these yummy breakfast taco bowls!
- I love these southwest mini breakfast braids.
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Did you make this yummy ham and cheese breakfast casserole recipe? What did your family think?
