Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Name: Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 3 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces; 0.5 cup chopped ham; 0.5 cup diced tomatoes; 0.5 cup salsa; 0.25 cup milk; 0.25 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup shredded jalapeno Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 medium green onions, sliced; 3 large eggs; 0.75 cup milk; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 0.25 cup crumbled cotija cheese

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A breakfast casserole with a Mexican flavor twist. I make it a 3-cheese casserole by topping it with the optional queso cotija.

Submitted by Yoly

Updated on February 3, 2025

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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3 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ cup chopped ham
½ cup diced tomatoes
½ cup salsa
¼ cup milk
¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded jalapeno Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 medium green onions, sliced
3 large eggs
¾ cup milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5x7-inch glass dish.
Mix ham, tomatoes, salsa, 1/4 cup milk, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno Jack cheese, cilantro, and green onions.
Place half of the tortillas into the prepared baking dish and top with half of the ham mixture. Repeat layers. In another bowl, mix eggs, 3/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven until top starts to brown, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

690	Calories
22g	Fat
101g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 690
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 179mg	60%
Sodium 773mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 101g	37%
Dietary Fiber 14g	51%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 28g	56%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 431mg	33%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 772mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

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