Description
Pioneer Woman’s Ham and Egg Casserole brings comfort to breakfast tables with hearty layers of savory ham, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese. Crispy bread cubes and creamy textures create a morning masterpiece you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Dairy:
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ¾ cups cooked ham, finely chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ¾ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¾ cup fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup green onions, sliced
Seasoning and Preparation:
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking environment by preheating the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Thoroughly coat a 13 × 9-inch (33 × 23 centimeters) baking dish with cooking spray to ensure easy release.
- Create a smooth foundation by whisking eggs, whole milk, sour cream, and salt in a large mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Enhance the egg base by gently incorporating chopped ham, vibrant red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and thinly sliced green onions. Stir carefully to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent cooking. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes.
- Verify the casserole’s doneness by inserting a knife into the center; it should emerge clean and without any liquid egg residue.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling shredded Cheddar cheese across the surface in an even layer. Return to the oven for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and develop a golden, bubbling texture.
Notes
- Overnight preparation transforms this breakfast casserole into a morning lifesaver.
- Protein flexibility means bacon, sausage, or chicken can replace traditional ham.
- Crisp vegetables like bell peppers and green onions boost flavor complexity.
- Full-fat sour cream delivers luxurious, velvety texture to the dish.
- Homemade cheese shredding guarantees superior melting and authentic taste.
- Earthy mushrooms perfectly complement the saltiness of ham.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 288 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 360 mg