Broccoli Cheddar Ham Egg Casserole

Start your day with a nutritious and filling meal with this easy Broccoli Cheddar Ham Egg Casserole recipe. Made with easy ingredients like broccoli, onion, and eggs, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrients!

An easy and protein-packed breakfast casserole

Because breakfast is so fundamental, loading up on a vegetable (and therefore nutrient)-filled dish is always a great idea. When it tastes this good? Well, that’s even better!

This broccoli cheddar ham egg casserole infuses so many favorite ingredients to create a dish that’s tasty, protein-packed, and filled with vitamins and minerals. The best part? It’s easy to make.

Whether enjoying this ham and egg casserole first thing or as a brunch dish, you can expect the dish to become one of your new staples!

Ingredients in this broccoli cheddar ham egg casserole

The ingredients in this recipe are so simple — nothing overly fancy needed! Everything you see below is an item you’d use in your everyday omelet or scrambled egg dish. Only 10 ingredients total, including salt, pepper, and garlic!

• Olive oil: First up, you will need 2 tbsp of olive oil. This will be used to cook the onion and broccoli.
• Yellow onion: 1 small diced onion adds so much delicious flavor to the casserole.
• Broccoli: Load up the casserole by including 4 cups of broccoli. It should be chopped into small pieces before adding to the dish.
• Garlic: Next, add flavor by including 3 cloves of minced garlic.
• Ham: Add some protein with 2 cups of diced ham.
• Eggs: You can’t have an egg casserole without the egg! Use 12 eggs.
• Milk: 1 cup of milk will create the perfect casserole texture. It will also keep the dish from drying out.
• Salt & pepper: Flavor the dish with 1 tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper.
• Cheese: Last but not least, finish off the ingredients for this dish with 1 cup of shredded cheddar.

Tools required to make this dish

This broccoli cheddar casserole recipe keeps things pretty simple. Below is a list of everything you’ll need:

• Cutting board
• Cutting knife
• 9×13 inch pan
• Sauté pan
• Spatula
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk

For measuring, you will need the following sized measuring cups: 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, and 1 cup.

How to make a broccoli cheddar ham egg casserole

You can expect this egg bake to require around 10 minutes of prep time and around an hour of total time. The dish yields 12 servings.

First, preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch pan.

Heat a sauté pan to medium-high heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the onion and broccoli. Cook the veggies for about 5 minutes or until just slightly softened. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute.

Then, in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and 1 cup of milk. Add the salt and pepper and whisk together. Whisk in the cheddar cheese.

Pour the egg mixture over the broccoli and ham mixture. Stir the mixtures together until evenly distributed.

Finally, bake for 40-45 minutes or until the egg is set and just starts to turn golden. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Ingredients to add to this dish

Want to fill your casserole with even more delicious ingredients? Here are some easy ideas!

• Green onion
• Red onion
• Spinach
• Bacon
• Bell pepper
• Jalapeno
• Feta

What is the main ingredient in a casserole?

The main ingredients in this casserole include eggs, ham, veggies, and cheese. There is also some milk, salt, and pepper.

What goes with a breakfast casserole?

So many things can be paired with this casserole! You could go with something sweet like Blueberry Pancakes or Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal, or you could stick with something savory like Crab Cakes Benedict or Easy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes.

What is the difference between egg casserole and quiche?

The main difference is that an egg casserole includes extra ingredients. This one includes milk and extra veggies!

Is a breakfast casserole a frittata?

Though similar, breakfast casseroles and frittatas are not the same. The main difference is the cooking process. While a casserole is baked, a frittata is cooked on the stove. The ingredients also vary.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

You know what they say — breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Here are some more hearty and filling breakfasts to try.

• Healthy Spinach Bacon Quiche
• Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
• Canadian Bacon Egg Cups
• Sausage French Toast Casserole

Recipe by Erin Antoniak and Photos by Bake and Bacon