Breakfast Casserole Denver Style
Start your morning with the hearty, flavor-packed goodness of Breakfast Casserole Denver Style, a delicious twist on the classic Denver omelette. This easy-to-make breakfast dish combines fluffy eggs, savory ham, and melty cheddar cheese with vibrant bell peppers, sautéed onions, and garlic, all layered over soft bread cubes for a perfectly satisfying bite. Baked to golden perfection, this casserole is ideal for feeding a crowd, whether it’s a family brunch or a make-ahead meal for busy mornings. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a balance of protein and veggies, this warm and cheesy casserole is a wholesome, comforting way to kickstart your day. Perfectly customizable and bursting with flavor, it’s the ultimate choice for breakfast lovers seeking something hearty and fuss-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1.5 cups ham
- 1 medium green bell pepper
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bread
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or a bit of olive oil.
Dice the ham, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and onion into small, evenly-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cut the bread slices into small cubes and place them in the greased baking dish. Spread the sautéed vegetables and diced ham evenly over the bread cubes.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, ensuring that all the bread pieces are soaked. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly across the top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 183.1 g | 235% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2488 mg | 829% | |
| Sodium | 7025 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.2 g | ||
| Protein | 170.1 g | 340% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.6 mcg | 83% | |
| Calcium | 2064 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 3903 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
