Description
Whip up this ham cheese crescent breakfast casserole when your morning needs a delicious, quick boost. Packed with cheesy goodness and easy to assemble, this breakfast bake delivers comfort straight from your oven to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 16 oz cooked ham, chopped
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 (8-count) can refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 (4-count) can refrigerated crescent rolls
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup shredded swiss cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Blend 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1 Tbsp dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, and ¼ tsp onion powder until completely smooth.
- Carefully unroll both cans of crescent rolls and press the dough into a single layer covering the entire bottom of your prepared dish.
- Distribute 16 oz chopped ham evenly across the crescent roll base, creating a hearty foundation for your casserole.
- Sprinkle ¾ cup cheddar cheese and ¾ cup swiss cheese over the ham layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Drizzle the cream cheese mixture across the cheese layer, spreading it gently to create a consistent coating.
- Whisk 5 eggs and 1 ½ cups milk in a separate bowl until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Gently pour the egg mixture over the entire casserole, allowing it to settle naturally between layers.
- Dust 1 Tbsp poppy seeds across the top of the casserole for a delicate crunch and visual appeal.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and the top turns golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese beforehand to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends easily with other ingredients.
- Use good quality ham and shred your own cheese for better melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded options.
- For a gluten-free version, swap crescent rolls with a gluten-free pastry dough or use a potato-based crust.
- Prep this casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for an effortless breakfast that saves time during busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 to 10
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg