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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Loaf

This ham and cheese breakfast loaf is a cross between an egg casserole and a savory breakfast bread. Eggs, ham, bacon, and two kinds of cheese bake into firm slices that are easy to serve for brunches, holiday breakfasts, potlucks, or breakfast meal prep. It can be baked in a casserole dish for squares or a loaf pan for thicker slices.

Ham and cheese breakfast loaf sliced into squares

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 20-25 minutes

Servings: 12 squares

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup cooked ham, diced
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or loaf pan.
  2. Beat the eggs and milk together in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until smooth.
  5. Fold in the bacon, ham, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and lightly golden.
  8. Allow the loaf to cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares or slices.

Loaf Pan Option

You may also bake the mixture in two greased loaf pans. Because the mixture will be deeper, begin checking after 25 minutes and continue baking until the center is completely set.

Kid Chef Jobs

  • Measure the milk, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Crack and whisk the eggs.
  • Cube the cheese with a kid-safe knife.
  • Stir the ingredients together.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the baking dish.

Adult Helper

An adult should cook the bacon and ham, supervise knife work, place the casserole in and out of the oven, and test that the center is fully cooked before serving.

Serve It More Than One Way

Cut the loaf into small squares for brunch buffets, larger slices for breakfast, or cubes for lunchboxes. Leftovers also make delicious breakfast sandwiches on English muffins, biscuits, or toasted bread.

Ham and Cheese Loaf Variations

  • Swiss version: Replace the cheddar with Swiss cheese.
  • Veggie loaf: Stir in chopped spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • Spicy breakfast loaf: Add diced jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, and a pinch of paprika.
  • Turkey breakfast bake: Replace the ham with cooked turkey sausage or diced turkey.
  • Mini breakfast muffins: Divide the batter among greased muffin cups and bake until the centers are set.
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