Aunt Ila's Family Favorite Breakfast Casserole: Easy Make-Ahead Recipe
Try this Aunt Ilas Family Favorite Breakfast Casserole Easy Make Ahead Recipe recipe or contribute your own.
Try this Aunt Ilas Family Favorite Breakfast Casserole Easy Make Ahead Recipe recipe or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 209.542500027511 g
- Cholesterol 105.880000060865 mg
- Fat 64.3640000197812 g
- Fiber 4.70399978637695 g
- Protein 65.4325000195986 g
- Saturated Fat 26.3374000113514 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (1679g)
- Sodium 3917.99000024346 mg
- Sugar 204.838500241134 g
- Trans Fat 4.93395000230069 g
- Calories 1685 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a large casserole pan.
- Layer the shredded cheese and cubed ham along the bottom of the pan.(Tip: You can also add chopped bell peppers, artichoke hearts, mushrooms or spinach to the bottom layer.)
- Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the ham and cheese (and anything else you've put on the bottom).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.(I like to sprinkle real bacon bits and cheddar cheese over the top for the last 10 minutes.)
- You may also want to serve it with salsa and sour cream.
- You can make this the night ahead -- either baking in advance or the morning of!
Textural Contrast
Golden-brown edges framing a remarkably tender interior define this baked dish when removed from the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Achieving this balance requires careful distribution of the cubed ham and shredded cheese across the bottom of a greased baking pan before any liquid touches the surface. Proper layering prevents heavy starches from forming a dense, unbaked pocket at the base.Blending the Batter
Whisking eggs, milk, and Bisquick thoroughly ensures the baking mix dissolves completely without lumps. Pouring this liquid over the solid ingredients allows the flour-based mixture to permeate every gap between the meat and dairy. Baking this combination for 45 to 55 minutes produces firm structure throughout the center while keeping the top from burning.Adjusting Ingredients
Swapping ingredients changes both moisture levels and structural integrity. Substituting vegetables like mushrooms or spinach adds water content, requiring an extra five minutes in the oven. Conversely, reducing the cheese alters fat ratios and may yield a drier crumb.
