Ham, Broccoli, Potato and Cheddar Egg Bake
This egg bake recipe is simple yet absolutely DELICIOUS – it’s quick and easy to pull together and packed with ham, broccoli, potatoes and cheddar cheese. It’s great for hosting brunch or for quick weekly meal prep. It also freezes well. It’s naturally gluten free, and the potatoes make it filling enough for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, extra-large
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 ounces diced ham, approximately 5 slices
- ½ cup diced green onion, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9” square baking dish and set aside.
- Steam broccoli in a little water for 6 to 7 minutes until fork tender. Once cooked, drain and roughly chop into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
- Spread the broccoli, hash brown potatoes, ham, ¾ cup of shredded cheese and ¼ cup of diced green onion evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and milk until blended. Stir in the salt and pepper. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish.
- Top with the remaining ¼ cup of shredded cheese and ¼ cup of diced green onion.
- Bake, uncovered, for 50 to 55 minutes or until browned and puffed and the centre no longer jiggles. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Top tips
- Make it ahead – to make for an easier, mess-free morning, make it the night before and bake it in the morning. Once you’ve prepped the dish, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge overnight. When it’s time to bake, set it out on your counter while your oven preheats and then bake uncovered as normal. This is especially helpful if you’re hosting breakfast or brunch for a crowd.
- Double up – this recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9” x 13” baking dish to serve 12.
- Great for meal prep – this dish is great for meal prep. Refrigerate up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave.
- Make it FODMAP friendly – use lactose free milk and make sure to only use the green tops of the green onions. The amount of lactose in the cheese per serving should be within the acceptable limit, but dependent on personal tolerance.
- Make it vegetarian – just leave out the ham.
- Leftovers – store any leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days and reheat in the microwave.
- Freezer friendly – this dish freezes really well. I like to slice it into serving sizes and wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. You can thaw overnight in the fridge or defrost in the microwave. Reheat in the microwave. It will keep in the freezer for 1 to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 14gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 592mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Nutritional information shown is an estimate only.
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