Cheesy Egg, Ham and Mushroom Casserole

Name: Cheesy Egg, Ham and Mushroom Casserole
Prep time: 8 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 8 h 35 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup butter; 3/4 lb sliced fresh mushrooms (can use less); 7 green onions, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 cups finely chopped cooked ham (can use less); 1/4 cup flour; 8 large eggs; 1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream or 1 3/4 cups milk; 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use white salt to taste); 1 pinch hot sauce (optional) or 1 pinch Tabasco sauce (optional); black pepper; 1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

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⏱ 515 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Breakfast

This is an ideal brunch dish that requires planning ahead, as it must chill for at least 8 hours or up to a full day before it goes into the oven. Layers of cheese, a savoury saute of mushrooms, peppers and ham, and a rich egg custard come together. A final topping of cheese is added just before serving. The optional cayenne or hot sauce adds a subtle kick.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup butter
3/4 lb sliced fresh mushrooms (can use less)
7 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 cups finely chopped cooked ham (can use less)
1/4 cup flour
8 large eggs
1 3/4 cups half-and-half cream or 1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use white salt to taste)
1 pinch hot sauce (optional) or 1 pinch Tabasco sauce (optional)
black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

Method

Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Combine the 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheeses in a bowl, then spread this mixture evenly across the base of the prepared dish.
Place a large skillet on the cooker, melt the butter, then add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 10 minutes until their liquid is released.
Mix in the chopped green onions and red bell pepper, cooking for a further 3 minutes.
Distribute the cooked mushroom mixture over the cheese layer, then scatter the finely chopped ham on top.
Whisk the flour, eggs, half-and-half cream, seasoning salt, black pepper and optional cayenne in a bowl until smooth, then pour this over the ham.
Cover the dish and place it in the refrigerator for 8-24 hours.
Take the casserole out of the fridge 30 minutes before you plan to bake it.
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Bake the casserole for 35-40 minutes.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top and bake for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium463800 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBreakfast

AuthorKittencalrecipezazz