Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

This ham and cheese casserole is very filling. It should be assembled and then refrigerated overnight. I usually make this Christmas Eve and serve it Christmas morning after we open our presents.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 454 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
• 3 ½ cups milk
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 18 (1 ounce) slices white bread, cubed
• 8 ounces cooked ham, cubed
• 1 ½ cups diced Swiss cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Line the bottom of the dish with half the bread cubes. Sprinkle with ham, Cheddar cheese, and Swiss cheese, and top with remaining bread. In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and onion powder. Pour evenly over bread. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, blend the crushed cornflakes and melted butter. Spread evenly over the casserole.

Step 3

Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.