How to Make Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Good morning! Are you looking for the perfect breakfast dish to serve at your next brunch or family gathering? Look no further than this delicious and satisfying Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table, and it's a great way to start the day with a flavorful and filling meal.

This breakfast casserole is a combination of classic breakfast ingredients with a Mexican twist. It features layers of fluffy eggs, savory ham, gooey ch...

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Ingredients

  • 3 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ cup chopped ham
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded jalapeno Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup milk
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5x7-inch glass dish.
  • Mix ham, tomatoes, salsa, 1/4 cup milk, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno Jack cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
  • Place half of the tortillas into the prepared baking dish and top with half of the ham mixture. Repeat layers. In another bowl, mix eggs, 3/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over mixture in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top starts to brown, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with cotija cheese.
  • Nutrition

    690 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 179mg
    • Sodium: 773mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 101g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 431mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 772mg