Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole layers tender corn tortillas with savory ham, tomatoes, and salsa, bound by fluffy eggs and two cheeses for a satisfying, slightly spicy bite. Baked until set and golden, it’s finished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and salty cotija for brightness and crunch—perfect for a weekend brunch or make-ahead weekday breakfast.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5x7-inch glass baking dish.
- 2
Combine ham, tomatoes, salsa, 1/4 cup milk, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno Jack cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
- 3
Layer half of the tortillas in the prepared baking dish and cover with half of the ham mixture; repeat the layers. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, 3/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper. Pour this over the mixture in the baking dish.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top begins to brown, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with cotija cheese.
- Calories 359.75 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 23.35 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 22.64 g 8%
- Total Fat 19.53 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 9.63 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 235.02 mg High 78%
- Sodium 1061.37 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 1.73 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 6.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.7 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 341.43 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 1.33 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 376.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 154.94 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 6.71 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 1.63 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is a Tex Mex breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Milk, Corn Tortilla, Cotija Cheese, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 359.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole?
- It is a Tex-Mex casserole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast.
- What is Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Milk, Corn Tortilla, Cotija Cheese, Diced Ham, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 359.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole healthy?
- Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 359.75 calories and 23.35 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1061.37 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.63 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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