Ham and Asparagus Brunch Bake

An asparagus and ham-layered casserole with seasoned baking mix makes a nice brunch casserole. I think this could be easily made into an appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 231 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 3 cups biscuit baking mix (such as Bisquick®)
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 1 cup cubed fully-cooked Black Forest ham
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Combine baking mix, tarragon, dry mustard, and black pepper in a bowl.

Step 4

Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl; pour the egg mixture into the baking mix and seasonings, and whisk until smooth.

Step 5

Pour half the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 6

Arrange half the asparagus spears over the batter.

Step 7

Top asparagus spears with ham and onion; sprinkle on 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Pour the remaining batter over the Parmesan cheese, and arrange the remaining asparagus spears on top. Sprinkle casserole with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.