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    Cheesy Ham Broccoli Casserole

    Published: Nov 18, 2019 · Modified: Apr 8, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

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    Cheesy Ham Broccoli Casserole with eggs, a healthy, low carb recipe for a delicious brunch. It's light, but filling, jam-packed with fantastic flavours, the perfect recipe after an epic feast like Thanksgiving or Christmas. The ham can be replaced with turkey, chicken or beef, or omitted, for a vegetarian version. This broccoli bake is my absolute favourite side dish.

    Overhead shoot of a broccoli and ham casserole

    Casseroles are just perfect when you need to use up whatever ingredients you have around. Or leftovers after a big feast. Sure, you can make them from scratch with fresh meat and veggies too, but using cooked ones saves money and cuts down on the prep time considerably.

    This ham and broccoli casserole can't be any simpler. You can use either fresh, frozen or leftover roasted broccoli, deli ham or leftover ham. Again, when it comes to cheese, there is no right or wrong, any cheese you have would do, no need to buy shredded cheddar cheese specially for this recipe.

    Cheddar is usually my preferred cheese as it's got that sharpness that adds taste to any dish. Plus, I find that it's salty enough, and most dishes will only need a little bit of added salt once you add cheddar. So, only bonus points here.

    How many eggs you use for this casserole depends on the dish you have as well, but 5 medium eggs should do, since I always like to add some milk to the beaten eggs, it takes away that "eggy" taste.

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    How to make a ham and broccoli casserole

    This dish is so simple to make, but so so delicious. I kept my casserole on the healthy, low-carb side, but you can also add some carbs to it, potatoes and pasta being the best choices. Just make sure they are both cooked before the dish goes in the oven, otherwise they will not have time to cook once added to the other ingredients.

    • butter an oven-proof dish
    • whether you use fresh or frozen broccoli, add the florets to a pot with water, and bring to a boil, once the broccoli softens a bit, drain the water and add it to the buttered dish
    • cut the ham into cubes, and add it to the broccoli
    • in a separate bowl, beat the eggs, add the milk, season with salt and pepper, and pour it over the broccoli and ham
    • top with the grated cheddar, and pop the dish in the oven
    • bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the eggy mixture is fully cooked
    A casserole with ham and broccoli bake

    A dish for every occasion

    This ham broccoli casserole can be enjoyed any time of the day. I wouldn't mind it for brunch, or it can also make a delicious side dish for a nice roast, or, why not, on its own. It might be a light dish, but it's filling enough to keep you going for a long time.

    It reminds me of my Low Carb Crustless Broccoli and Cheese Quiche, which uses a lot less veggies, since the egg filling is what we focus on, but it's as delicious and easy to make.

    With this ham and broccoli casserole, the egg mixture does not need to cover the ingredients, the broccoli and ham are the real start here. DO give it a go, it can be an excellent addition for your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner menu too.

    Overhead shoot of a white plate with ham and broccoli casserole and an oven-proof dish with more casserole7

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    3.59 from 87 votes
    Overhead shoot of a dish with ham and cheese casserole
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    Cheesy Ham Broccoli Casserole
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    40 mins
    Total Time
    45 mins
     

    Cheesy Ham Broccoli Casserole with eggs, a healthy, low carb recipe for a delicious brunch. It's light, but filling, jam-packed with fantastic flavours, the perfect recipe after an epic feast like Thanksgiving or Christmas. The leftover ham can be replaced with turkey, chicken or beef, or omitted, for a vegetarian version. This broccoli bake is my absolute favourite side dish.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: low carb side dishes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 310 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
    • 1 cup ham (deli or leftover ham)
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
    • 5 eggs
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon butter for greasing
    Instructions
    1. Add the broccoli florets to a pan with salted water and bring to a boil.

    2. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the broccoli is slightly tender, then drain the water well.

    3. Butter an oven-proof dish, the add the cooked broccoli florets.

    4. Cut the ham into cubes, and add it to the broccoli.

    5. Top with the grated cheese.

    6. In a bowl, beat the eggs, add the milk, salt and pepper and give it a good stir.

    7. Pour it over the other ingredients.

    8. Bake in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit) for 30-40 minutes or until the egg is cooked, and the cheese is melted.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Cheesy Ham Broccoli Casserole
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 310 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 10g50%
    Cholesterol 257mg86%
    Sodium 843mg35%
    Potassium 439mg13%
    Carbohydrates 6g2%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 24g48%
    Vitamin A 1030IU21%
    Vitamin C 61mg74%
    Calcium 284mg28%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Kait

      April 13, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      Can this be made ahead of time? If so, how?

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        April 13, 2020 at 8:56 pm

        You can make it, and to reheat, just pop it in the oven, it should be alright in the fridge for 2-3 days.

        Reply
    2. Clara

      April 20, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        April 21, 2020 at 7:05 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. joyce

      May 05, 2020 at 1:14 am

      it was delicious, will definately make again!

      Reply
    4. Amber

      November 11, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      What size oven proof dish ?

      Reply
      • NickiDE

        November 12, 2021 at 6:22 pm

        You don't list a pan size. Photo looks like 13x9?

        Reply
        • Daniela Apostol

          November 12, 2021 at 6:41 pm

          It’s a 9x6 inches, or 23x15 cm.

          Reply
    5. Ellen

      November 30, 2020 at 12:41 am

      Delicious and just the thing for leftover ham from Thanksgiving! Will definitely make this again. Might add onion.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        December 05, 2020 at 8:21 pm

        I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. Nick

      November 30, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Hello Daniela... made this with leftover smoked ham. Simple and delicious!

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        December 05, 2020 at 8:21 pm

        I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    7. Joyce

      February 02, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      Best ham, broccoli, egg, and cheese casserole I've ever tried! It was super easy to put together, and the taste unbeatable! Definitely will become my go-to breakfast item when company arrives.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        February 04, 2021 at 8:58 pm

        I am glad you liked it!

        Reply
    8. Cindy

      February 03, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      What size pan does this recipe call for. Not sure if I need to double it or not

      Reply
    9. Mary Lou

      April 19, 2022 at 10:00 pm

      Can this be made with less eggs? Was thinking of serving it with a side of rice.

      Reply
      • Daniela Apostol

        April 20, 2022 at 5:51 am

        I haven't tried with less eggs, but l suspect the texture won't be right, as the eggs add the necessary moisture to the dish.

        Reply

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