Delighted to have teamed up with Castello cheese to bring you this recipe. Although it is a sponsored partnership, all opinions are my own. Yeap, pull up those leftover piles of fresh waffles, cheese , and of course, ham (or turkey) and whip up something new. And great for festive morningwhen you need to spend less time cooking and more time joining in on the celebration. And what better way than preparing a scrumptious breakfast casserole that can be prepare ahead of time? My family loves waffles, we love ham, and we absolutely loooooove cheese. So why not combine all three into one dish? This Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole takes all our favourite breakfast dishes and puts them into one utterly delicious casserole. This easy-to-assemble recipe comes together in just a few minutes and is a really great way to use up leftover ham and waffles you may have from a previous meal. And you can even prepare it in advance and store it in the fridge overnight. Yeap. Serving up a scrumptious Easter breakfast has never been easier. Ready to learn how to make this Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole? Then gather up your ingredients so I can show you….
How To Make Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole
Preheat oven to fan assisted 160 C / 180C / 350 F / gas 4. Mix milk, eggs, paprika and salt together in a large bowl. In a large non-stick skillet, layer half of the waffles, then half of the ham, then half of the grated cheese. Repeat with the remaining half of the waffles, ham and cheese. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 mins. Remove foil and bake for another 20-30 mins.
Then dish up into bowls and serve with a side of maple syrup. Yum!
Tips For Making This Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole
I used extra mature cheddar, but feel free to make this dish with your favourite cheese instead. For example, both Gouda and Havarti taste great in this casserole. And if you prefer, you can swap in bacon or sausage for the ham. This Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole is a great breakfast or brunch, but it is also fantastic served up for ‘brinner’ (AKA breakfast for dinner).
Meal Prep With Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole
This Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole is ideal for meal prep. For total make-ahead ease, you can do the following a day (or even two!) in advance:
Prepare the egg mixture in a large bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Dice up the ham and waffles and grate your cheese. Place in ziplock bags and refrigerate.
Then when you’re ready to cook, simply layer the waffles, ham and cheese into the skillet, pour the egg mixture on top, cover with foil and pop in the oven. Please note that additional cooking time may be necessary when cooking the casserole ingredients straight from the fridge.
What To Serve With Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole
Greek Yoghurt with Peaches and Pomegranate. Fruit Salad. Instant Pot Infused Water. Thank you for reading my Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
