Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Description

This ham and cheese casserole is very filling. It should be assembled and then refrigerated overnight. I usually make this Christmas Eve and serve it Christmas morning after we open our presents.

Ingredients

  • 18 (1 ounce) slices white bread, cubed
  • 8 ounces cooked ham, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 ½ cups diced Swiss cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 3 ½ cups milk
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Line the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 1/2 of the bread cubes. Sprinkle with ham
  3. Cheddar cheese
  4. and Swiss cheese
  5. and top with remaining bread.
  6. Beat together eggs
  7. milk
  8. and onion powder in a large bowl. Pour evenly over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  9. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  10. Blend crushed cornflakes and melted butter in a small bowl. Spread evenly over casserole.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown
  12. about 40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 12

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