Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole is everything you love about breakfast tucked into one easy to make casserole. The perfect dish to serve for Easter breakfast, this delectable cheesy casserole is full of classic breakfast flavor.
Need a quick and easy leftover breakfast recipe idea?!
Just pull out those leftover piles of fresh waffles, cheese, and of course, ham (or turkey) and whip up something new.
This is so great for festive mornings when 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 prepared 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 favorite 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 favorite 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
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Cheesy Ham and Waffle Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (125g) leftover ham cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups (500ml) whole milk
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (225g) cheddar cheese grated
- 10.5 ounces (300g) waffles cut into cubes
- maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to fan-assisted 350 F / 180 C / 190 C / gas 4.
- Mix together milk, eggs, paprika, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a large skillet, layer in half of the waffles, then half of the ham, then half of the grated cheese. Then repeat with remaining half of the waffles, ham and cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
- Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Take the skillet out and remove the foil. Return to oven and then cook for another 20-30 minutes.
Notes
- For make-ahead ease, prepare the casserole through step 3. Then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. Please note that additional cooking time may be necessary if cooking casserole straight from the fridge.
- If using a casserole dish or pan that isn’t non-stick, butter the inside of the dish before adding the ingredients.
- I adore the rich, creamy flavour of Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese. But feel free to use your favourite cheese instead. For example, both Gouda and Havarti taste great in this casserole.
- If you prefer, you can swap in bacon or sausage for the ham.
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First off, love your photography style so much! And secondly the idea of waffles in a breakfast casserole sounds fantastic to me, need to try it out your way!
This looks so tasty and I love recipes you can make ahead. Now, I just need to find some gluten-free waffles. 🙂
So genius to just add the waffles right in! I wonder if this would work OK with whole grain waffles?
What a great way to use leftover ham. My family will really enjoy this breakfast casserole the morning after Easter.
Love the savory version of these waffles. We basically always do sweet waffles all the time.
I love the concept of using waffles in a breakfast casserole! Yum!