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    Home » Christmas Recipes » Keto Breakfast Casserole with Ham

    Published: Dec 24, 2019 · Modified: Sep 25, 2021 by Pam

    Keto Breakfast Casserole with Ham

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    Keto Breakfast Casserole is an easy low carb alternative to those options full of bread soaked in eggs and milk. This recipe is perfect for when you need to feed several people a healthy breakfast.

    keto breakfast casserole with cheese, eggs and milk behind

    For years we’ve been fans of those make-the-night-before breakfast casseroles. Pop them in the oven in the morning and before you know it you’ve got the basis for a hearty breakfast for everybody in your house.

    But, here lately we’ve been learning to cut carbs where we can, and this is one place that you won’t miss the bread. In most cases the bread does nothing to enhance the flavor.

    This keto breakfast casserole has all  the tastes you want – eggs, cheese, milk or cream and a protein. We’ve used ham in this version as it’s the leanest of breakfast meats.

    ingredients for keto breakfast casserole

    You may find yourself with leftover ham and looking for ways to use it up. This breakfast dish is a great option for that. One of our top recipes is Smoked Ham on the Big Green Egg. We love it as much as y’all do, but there are always leftovers.

    Keto Breakfast Casserole is super simple to make…

    While we don’t recommend putting it together the night before, it does literally takes just minutes to make the morning you want to serve it. If you want to do a little advance prep you can dice the ham the night before and grate the cheese.  We always recommend freshly grated cheese – it has so much more flavor.

    One word of caution: Since there is no bread soaking up the eggs and milk the dish is going to be very “liquidy” as you move it into the oven. Just be careful that you don’t splash or spill.

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    Can you freeze this Keto Breakfast Casserole?

    Yes! We have not tested freezing it whole, but I see no reason that wouldn’t work. Here’s what I did: The day it was freshly cooked we ate about ⅓ of the casserole. The next day we ate some more just warming it in the microwave.

    With what was left we cut it into single serving size pieces and froze those individually. Then, whenever I needed a low carb breakfast I set out one of those servings about an hour or so before I wanted to eat. After it thawed it warmed up very nicely in the microwave or toaster oven.

    horizontal shot of breakfast casserole on rack

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    Another healthy breakfast option and more:

    This Breakfast Grazing Board is perfect when you need to feed a few people, but they’ll be rising at different times. Set it on the table or bar and everyone can “graze” or make a plate as they choose. If you prefer a sit-down family meal, without all the carbs this Crustless Breakfast Quiche is perfect.

    Added to the board, or as a separate on-the-go breakfast option are these easy homemade Breakfast Bars with Peanut Butter. 

    If Keto is your thing you’ll want to add Keto Parmesan Crusted Chicken to your list. It makes a perfect low carb Chicken Parm with zoodles. It’s also great tossed on a salad or with cheesy Keto Squash Casserole for an entirely keto friendly meal. 

    For those loving Mexican-inspired foods, but still watching carbs be sure to make Low Carb Enchiladas. 

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    Keto Breakfast Casserole

    An easy low carb breakfast casserole that is keto friendly and will satisfy everyone in your house.
    4 from 9 votes
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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cubed ham
    • 2 cups freshly grated cheddar cheese
    • 1-⅓ cup whole milk
    • 8 eggs
    • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • 1-2 Tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Beat eggs with whisk.
    • Add milk, mustard, salt and pepper and whisk until well incorporated.
    • Stir in cheese and ham.
    • Pour into a greased 8"x8" or 9"x9" casserole dish.
    • Sprinkle parsley on top.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes or until center is set.

    Notes

    If fresh parsley is not available, dry can be substituted but reduce amount to 1 teaspoon
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    1. Alexandra says

      December 24, 2019 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious way to start the day – great family breakfast food!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 24, 2019 at 11:36 am

        Thanks so much, Alexandra!

        Reply
    2. Andrea Metlika says

      December 24, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      What a fantastic looking breakfast casserole. I really like that You’ve made it Keto so I can share it with all my family members.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 24, 2019 at 12:45 pm

        Hope y’all love it. Thank you, Andrea!

        Reply
    3. Anita says

      December 24, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely looking casserole for breakfast. The keto part is a bonus, though this will satisfy just about anyone in my home. 🙂

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 24, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        Exactly what we were thinking, Anita. Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Irina says

      December 24, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely casserole recipe! Sounds amazing. Saving it to make for breakfast after Christmas Eve dinner:) Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 25, 2019 at 11:37 am

        Thanks so much, Irina! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    5. Adriana says

      December 24, 2019 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love this casserole so much I make it every year to use the leftover ham thanks for the reminder as this is the perfect breakfast menu.

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      • Pam says

        December 25, 2019 at 11:38 am

        That’s great to hear. Thanks, Adriana.

        Reply
    6. Margaret says

      January 13, 2020 at 12:19 am

      Sounds grrrrrreat.I haven’t made this yet,but will bake in muffin tins so I can grab and go! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        January 13, 2020 at 11:39 am

        Hope you enjoy Margaret. Muffin tins would work too, but I just cut it into squares and freeze them individually.

        Reply
    7. Sharon says

      April 25, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      What is the nutritional value….calories and carb…

      Reply
      • Pam says

        April 25, 2020 at 6:48 pm

        Sharon, our best estimate if the casserole is cut into twelve servings is 170 calories and 2.6 grams of carbs per serving. Please note: this is only an estimate.

        Reply
    8. DAWN GAULDEN says

      December 06, 2020 at 3:53 pm

      Can you tell me where you got the casserole dish? It’s lovely as a serving dish!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        December 07, 2020 at 11:23 am

        Awwww… thanks Dawn. It came from Home Goods about a year ago and was in a set of two.

        Reply
    9. Amanda desota says

      December 24, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      If your cooking crust less muffin tins how long do cook it?

      Reply

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