Ham Cheese Breakfast Casserole Strata KETO

 

Servings:  12          Net Carbs: 1 w/o bread 2 with

If you want to prepare this breakfast casserole ahead of time to bake later it can be easily done!

You can make this casserole earlier in the day or prepare it the day before and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator with the instructions below.

This casserole makes about 12 slices. You can prepare the casserole ahead of time and then just heat and serve 1 slice at a time for a quick breakfast.

INGREDIENTS:

• 12 extra large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups ham diced
• 4 oz cream cheese cubed
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• Low carb keto bread - 8 slices (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper together. Then pour the mixture in a greased 9×13" casserole dish. 

Note:  Place bread on bottom if using any bread and then pour egg mixture. 

Drop the cubes of cream cheese evenly throughout the egg mixture..  Sprinkle the ham and cheddar cheese over the top.

Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the center is set and springs back when touched. Enjoy!

RECIPE NOTES:

If you prefer more of a cheesy top, add an 1/2-1 cup of cheddar cheese to the top of the casserole 5-8 minutes before the end of the cook time.

REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

• Allow casserole to cool close to room temperature.
• Cut into serving sized slices.
• The breakfast casserole can be stored covered in the casserole dish, or moved into separate meal prep containers.
• Breakfast Casserole will stay good 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS:

• Allow casserole to cool close to room temperature.
• Cut into serving sized slices.
• Place each slice not touching each other on a piece of parchment paper or a baking sheet and flash freeze for 30 min to 1 hour.
• Once they start to harden, you can move the slices into a freezer bag or container together.
• For best flavor reheat and eat within 1-3 months.

Recipe Variations:

If you love this recipe as much as we do and want some quick ways to change it up for variety, these little tips will do the trick!

Loaded Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole– In a skillet sauté chopped cauliflower, chopped red bell pepper, and a pressed clove of garlic. Once done, add 4 oz of chopped fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Place this mixture in the casserole dish before pouring the eggs in and then continue the recipe as directed.

3 Meat Keto Breakfast Casserole– Prepare bacon and breakfast sausage per package directions and drain fat. Crumble the bacon and sausage and add them into the recipe with the ham.

Jalapeno Ham Breakfast Casserole– Slice 2-3 jalapeno peppers and remove the seeds and stems if desired for less spiciness. Make casserole as directed and after adding the ham and cream cheese, but before adding the cheddar cheese sprinkle the jalapeno slices over the top of the casserole. Finish and bake as directed.

Source:  EasyFamilyRecipes.com