Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

This Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is hands down the BEST breakfast to wake up to. Slow roasted ham slices and cheddar cheese sandwiched between layers of soft buttery brioche bread, topped with warm syrup and a side of berries!

It's that time of year when the mornings are filled with cheer. And what better way to celebrate then with a yummy breakfast that is warm and buttery with a side of fresh berries!

I am most definitely talking about this Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, and let me tell you, it's eye-catching and finger-licking delicious. Here is why;

• soft buttery brioche bread
• ham and cheese slices sandwiched between those buttery brioche
• baked to golden perfection!
• topped with warm syrup
• and a generous side of fresh berries!

You might find yourself wondering if you are still dreaming! No worries, a second serving will have your feet planted down on to the kitchen grounds and wishing you never leave this precious breakfast table 🙂

how to make a gorgeous ham and cheese breakfast casserole

This recipe is actually very simple to make and only require few simple ingredients. In no time you will be well in your way of enjoying this delicious ham and cheese breakfast casserole.

1. slice the brioche or if it's already sliced, have them ready to go. Try not to slice them too thin, or else the brioche will fall apart.
2. beat the eggs along with a pinch of salt and dried mustard.
3. brush egg mixture on to both sides of the bread, every slice please!
4. then place a slice of ham and cheese between two slices of brioche. Much like a sandwich.
5. prop each 'sandwich' up in the baking dish, side by side forming two rows of five sandwiches (10 slices of brioche each roll, 20 total) or as many as you can fit in your baking dish.
6. bake for 23-25 minutes at 400F degrees. The bread tops will start to brown and crisp up.

Recipe notes, substitutions and alterations

This ham and cheese breakfast casserole can be prepared the night before with a couple alterations;

• if using brioche bread, I recommend that you refrain from brushing the bread with egg mixture until before baking because the bread will get too soggy. You can have the dish pre-arranged in casserole and refrigerated overnight wrapped in a tight plastic wrap. When ready to bake, simply brush the egg mixture while the oven is pre-heating
• Alternatively, you can substitute the brioche for a more hearty crustier bread such as ciabatta, that will perform okay with the egg wash overnight.
• If you don't have or want to use dried mustard you can Substitute for cinnamon, however the settled hint of mustard really brings up the ham and cheese flavor in this recipe.
• If the bread slices don't fit side by side in your baking dish, simply slice off the sides of the bread (left and right) to make it more narrow.
• To make this recipe GF, simply substitute the bread for a gluten-free option.
• NOTE: any left overs can be served as a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch 🙂

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