This easy Ham, egg, and cheese bake made with English muffins is a delicious, make-ahead breakfast casserole that makes a great brunch recipe for the holidays!

Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole on a plate with a fork.


 

I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve to help simplify the holidays so that I can enjoy my time with friends and family and one of my favorites is this easy Ham Egg and Cheese Bake. It was inspired by my favorite fast food breakfast (Ham, egg, and cheese McMuffin anyone?) and it’s totally delicious!

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A Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole in white dish

Ingredients You’ll Need

A ham and cheese bake only requires a few simple ingredients. Toss it all together and bake for a delicious breakfast casserole!

  • English Muffins – I use regular English muffins but you could use whole wheat if you prefer.
  • Ham – You can use leftover ham, ham steak, or cubed ham from the grocery store. We cut ours into cubes, but you can just chop it up into bite-size pieces. No precision required!
  • Cheddar Cheese – Shredded cheddar cheese goes perfectly with eggs and ham!
  • Eggs – The eggs bring the whole dish together, literally. The eggs in this dish bake around all of the ingredients so you can cut and serve.
  • Heavy Cream – Heavy cream, or whipping cream, adds a little extra creaminess to the casserole. You can substitute with milk if needed.
  • Salt and Pepper – A little sprinkle brings out the flavor in the dish.

How to Make a Ham Egg and Cheese Bake

Step 1 – Prepare oven and baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13×9 inch casserole dish.

A person cutting an english muffin with a knife.

Step 2 – Cut bread. Cut the English muffins into 1 inch cubes.

A casserole dish with cubed english muffin and cheese to make Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

Step 3 – Layer casserole. Add half of the English Muffin cubes to the casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the ham cubes. Repeat with another layer of English muffin, ham, and cheese.

A hand pouring milk into a bowl of eggs to make Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

Step 4 – Make eggs. In a bowl combine eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined.

A close up of Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

Step 5 – Put it all together. Pour the egg mixture over the casserole making sure to cover all of it.

Step 6 – Bake. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes. Then remove foil and continue to bake for 15 minutes.

Step 7 – Cool and serve. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

A Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

How to Make Ahead of Time

This make ahead breakfast casserole is perfect for the holidays because you just throw all of the ingredients together and then pop it in the oven. There isn’t a lot of prep work and what little cutting you need to do can be done the night before.

Assemble the ham, cheese, and English muffins together in a casserole dish before going to bed and in the morning you whip the eggs and cream together and pour it over everything in the dish and it’s ready to bake.

Super easy great for Christmas morning or New Year’s Day when you want to serve something nice but don’t want to wake up at the crack of dawn to do it.

A fork on a Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

How to Store and Reheat

Refrigerator – Let the ham egg and cheese bake cool completely. Then cut into individual portions and place in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Freezer – Let the ham egg and cheese bake cool completely. Then cut into individual portions and place in an airtight container or wrap in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Reheat – To reheat refrigerated ham egg and cheese bake simply place it on a microwave-safe dish and heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until warmed through

If you are reheating frozen ham egg and cheese bake place it in the microwave for 3-4 minutes or until warmed through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some vegetarian alternatives for the ham?

If you are looking for vegetarian options you can substitute all sorts of vegetables in place of the ham. A few good options are: broccoli, bell pepper, asparagus, and spinach.

How long does the bake last in the refrigerator?

You can store this bake in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Is it possible to freeze the Ham Egg and Cheese Bake?

Yes, this dish can be frozen and stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Servings: 10
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ham Egg and Cheese Bake with English Muffins

This easy Ham, egg, and cheese bake made with English muffins is a delicious, make-ahead breakfast casserole that makes a great brunch recipe for the holidays!
A plate of Ham and Cheese English Muffin Breakfast Casserole-11 on a table.
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4.27 from 80 votes

Ingredients

  • 8 English Muffins
  • 16 ounces Ham cooked and diced
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 13×9 inch casserole dish.
  • Cut the English muffins into 1 inch cubes.
  • Add half of the English Muffin cubes to the casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese and half of the ham cubes.
  • Repeat with another layer of English muffin, ham, and cheese.
  • In a bowl combine eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the casserole making sure to cover all of it.
  • Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes. Then remove foil and continue to bake for 15 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

NOTE: This casserole can be made ahead of time. Follow the instructions up to the point where you are ready to pour the eggs in. Instead create your casserole layers, cover your casserole dish and place in the refrigerator overnight. Mix your eggs, cream, salt, and pepper, together and place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. In the morning remove everything from the refrigerator and pour the eggs over the casserole then follow the rest of the baking instructions from there. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 21g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 256mg, Sodium: 1035mg, Potassium: 91mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1100IU, Calcium: 240mg, Iron: 1.8mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.
Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Biscuits and gravy breakfast casserole, ham and cheese breakfast casserole, ham and egg bake, ham and egg breakfast casserole, ham egg and cheese bake
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