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
- 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 301.7 kcal Moderate
- Protein 20.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.15 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.14 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.44 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 188.9 mg High
- Sodium 1087.83 mg High
- Fiber 1.76 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.08 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 329.14 mg Good Source
- Iron 0.68 mg Low Source
- Potassium 221.7 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 123.83 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 3.02 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 301.7 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 301.7 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.
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