HAM AND BROCCOLI BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH EXTRA-SHARP CHEDDAR

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I was at a church brunch recently and the ladies at my table started talking about egg casseroles. It was fun to hear everyone's take on them...for both sides...the cooking them and the eating them. After listening contentedly for a few minutes, I chimed in with a few thoughts myself. "I love to add some flare to my egg casseroles...whether it be a particular spice, or a bold and delicious cheese." I went on to tell them about this one dish egg casserole that I brought and why I chose the extra-sharp, how it took me what felt like 9 minutes to locate the extra-sharp cheddar cheese in the cheese department, and how I used the English muffins because it's what I found in my freezer. I loved the balance of flavors and textures in this egg casserole. The crushed red pepper gives a hint of heat. The paprika brings a bit of smoky sweetness, and the ham and broccoli work perfectly with the rich and deep flavor of the extra-sharp cheddar cheese. I hope you enjoy the rich flavor that the extra-sharp cheddar cheese brings to this one dish egg casserole!

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Breakfast

Time 13h5m

Yield 1 9x13-inch casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 whole wheat English muffins, cut into bite size pieces
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups leftover ham, diced
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
12 eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss together the cut English muffin pieces with the broccoli florets, diced ham and about 3/4 cup of the shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese. Once tossed, pour into the baking dish.
  • In the same mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, paprika and crushed red pepper. Add in a few dashes of salt and pepper as well.
  • Pour the egg mixture over top of the ingredients in the baking dish. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning, sprinkle the remaining shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese over top of the casserole. Bake, covered, at 375°F for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the casserole puffs up and slightly browns on top.
  • Serve warm to hungry women at a church brunch, or to your own hungry brood!

Sulav Dhimal
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This casserole looks amazing! I'm definitely going to make it for my next brunch party.


Alvin Wayne Martinets jr
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


Zaake Karim
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Md Munsur
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my casserole didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit bland.


leland machiskinic
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This casserole was a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk next time.


Talha Azam
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I made this casserole exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.


Sir Nirmal
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The broccoli and cheese balanced out the flavor of the ham perfectly.


Madu Kumari
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Christine Bryant
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The ham and broccoli casserole was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Ismail Hamza
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jaylen Brian
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The ham and broccoli were a great combination, and the extra sharp cheddar cheese gave it a nice kick.