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Easter Breakfast Casserole
Make Easter morning easier by prepping this ham and cheese breakfast casserole the day before. This hearty recipe is inspired by a croque monsieur sandwich.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●casserole dish
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●saucepan
- ●oven
- ●measuring cup
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Butter a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish. Place half of the baguette slices in a single layer at the bottom of the dish. Shingle slices of ham in a single layer on top of the bread, overlapping as necessary. Sprinkle the ham with 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 cup of milk, half-and-half, chives, dijon mustard, thyme, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread, ham, and cheese in the casserole dish. Top with the remaining bread in a single layer, pressing gently into the egg mixture.
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3
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until foamy. Whisk in the flour and nutmeg until well combined. Cook, whisking constantly, until the flour smells slightly nutty, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly stream in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk, whisking until no lumps remain. Continue whisking over medium heat until the sauce thickens and you can run a finger through it on the back of a spoon and the line holds, 4 to ⏱️ 5 minutes.
medium (9- to 12-oz.) baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick, about 40 to 50 slices1
4
To bake immediately: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the white sauce over the surface of the casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake until the top is golden and the egg mixture is set in the center, 35 to ⏱️ 40 minutes.
5
Turn the oven to broil and broil the casserole for 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes until golden brown. Let rest for ⏱️ 10 minutes, then top with more chives and serve.
6
To make ahead: Spoon the white sauce into a medium bowl or glass measuring cup. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the white sauce, pressing into the surface and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight, or up to ⏱️ 24 hours.
medium (9- to 12-oz.) baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick, about 40 to 50 slices1
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the casserole dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for ⏱️ 30 minutes. Spread the white sauce over the surface of the casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake until the top is golden and the egg mixture is set in the center, 40 to ⏱️ 45 minutes.
8
Turn the oven to broil and broil the casserole for 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes until golden brown. Let rest for ⏱️ 10 minutes, then top with more chives and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
296 Calories
fat Content
17 g
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
554 mg
protein Content
18 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
171 mg
carbohydrate Content
17 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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