Overnight Brunch Egg Bake

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 9 hr 35 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 6 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (24 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 8 oz cooked ham, cut into thin bite-sized strips
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • Chopped red bell pepper, if desired
  • Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle half of cheese evenly into sprayed baking dish.
  • 2
    Melt butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions, 1/2 medium bell pepper and mushrooms; cook until onions and bell pepper are tender. Arrange vegetables over cheese in baking dish. Top with ham strips. Sprinkle remaining cheese over ham.
  • 3
    Beat eggs in large bowl. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, parsley and milk to eggs; blend well. Pour over mixture in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • 4
    To serve, heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake at 350°F. for 55 to 65 minutes or until mixture is set and top is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. To serve, cut into squares. Garnish with red bell pepper and fresh parsley.

  • For an extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle Overnight Brunch Egg Bake with an additional 1/4 cup shredded cheese and 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • Preparing your Overnight Brunch Egg Bake ahead of time is convenient, but you can bake this casserole right after assembling if preferred. Watch it carefully, it may get done a few minutes earlier than expected, since it wasn't cold from the refrigerator. This dish makes a simple, tasty supper or a great side dish for a potluck buffet.
  • Looking for a sweet version of an overnight breakfast casserole? This mouthwatering Overnight Breakfast Bake is made with cinnamon rolls.
  • Need another time-saving breakfast recipe? Try whipping up this savory Bacon and Cheese Quiche, made easy with refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crust.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/12 of Recipe
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
230
Total Fat
25g
39%
Saturated Fat
14g
71%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
195mg
65%
Sodium
700mg
29%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
24g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
50%
50%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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