Deluxe Breakfast Bake

My husband and three sons love this rich and creamy egg bake because it is so filling. I like it because it's very versatile (you can alter the ingredients) and it can be prepared ahead of time.

Deluxe Breakfast Bake

Average Rating: 4.416666

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 65 min. + standing
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (6 ounces) onion and garlic salad croutons
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2-3/4 cups whole milk, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 package (26 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Place croutons in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and ham. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, 2-1/4 cups milk and mustard; pour over ham and cheese. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 2. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Combine soup and remaining milk until blended; spread over casserole. Top with hash browns; sprinkle with paprika and pepper.
  • 3. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center come out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 290 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 107mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.