Egg Bake With Ham Recipe (Gluten free)

I was diagnosed with celiac disease and lactose intolerance in my early 20s! As someone who is gluten free and allergic to almonds it is so important to me to provide easy gluten free recipes without tree nuts. This Egg Bake With Ham is gluten free and nut free. It can be made dairy free as well.

This Egg Bake With Ham recipe is perfect for meal prep or serving on holidays because it’s easy to scale up or down. You can make a big batch on the weekend and portion it out into containers for quick and easy weekday breakfasts, just like my easy gluten free bacon, egg and cheese breakfast bake!

why you’ll love this allergy friendly recipe

• This Egg Bake With Ham is great option for christmas morning, christmas brunch, father’s day or any holiday mornings.
• The perfect filling breakfast for weekday mornings. 
• It is an easy recipe made with simple ingredients.
• A good recipe for brunch baby showers or easter brunch!
• A good breakfast casserole for a lazy sunday morning.
• A hearty dish filled with protein and fats.

ingredients & substitutions

Ham: Thin slices of cooked ham or deli ham. You can use regular ham, leftover ham, diced ham steak, leftover holiday ham or chopped up ham from a bone-in ham for this Egg Bake With Ham.

Gluten-Free Rolls: Any kind of gluten-free dinner rolls will work. You can use any kind of bread including gluten free white bread or any kind of gluten free bread cubes. You can also use regular rolls if you don’t need it to be gluten-free.

Eggs and Egg Whites: These bind everything together and make the egg bake fluffy.

Whole Milk or Oat Milk: Adds moisture to the egg mixture. Any kind of milk will work including skim milk, any other plant based milk or heavy cream.

Garlic and Herb Seasoning: This adds flavor to the egg bake. You can use Italian seasoning, dried basil, garlic powder, onion powder or any herb mix you like.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese: This melts on top and makes the Egg Bake With Ham cheesy. You can use any type of cheese you like such as mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese shreds for a vegan option. You can also add some cheese to the egg mixture and use the remaining cheese on top. 

taste & texture

This hearty breakfast has a savory taste from the ham and garlic and herb seasoning. The cheese adds a salty flavor on top. The golden brown gluten-free rolls soak up the egg mixture and become soft and fluffy. The ham adds a bit of meaty texture to the Egg Bake With Ham. The eggs keep everything moist and set. It’s like a breakfast casserole with a ham and roll twist.

directions

Step 1

Pre heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.

Step 2

Cut the gluten-free rolls into quarters. Arrange the roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish at the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Fold the ham slices delicately around the roll pieces, creating little pockets.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, and garlic and herb seasoning. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste (optional). Whisk together in the large bowl so the egg yolks are all scrambeled. 

Step 5

Pour egg mixture evenly over the ham and roll arrangement in the baking dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the Egg Bake With Ham.

Step 7

Bake the easy breakfast casserole for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

expert tips & tricks

• For a richer flavor, use cubed ham instead of slices and sprinkle it over the rolls before adding the egg mixture.
• If your rolls are on the dry side, soak them in a little bit of milk before adding them to the baking dish. This will help them absorb the egg mixture and become soft.
• Feel free to add other vegetables to the mix, like chopped red bell pepper, chopped green pepper, onions, or spinach. Saute them lightly before adding them to the baking dish.
• Top the cheese egg bake with sour cream, green onions or hot sauce for more flavor!
• Create a crust on the bottom of the casserole dish by adding room temperature or thawed tater tots or hash browns. Mash into a smooth layer. Spray with cooking spray and bake on 350 for 20 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients to create this tater tot breakfast casserole. 
• Serve the cheese breakfast casserole recipe with a side dish of fresh fruit. 

recipe variations 

• To make this great recipe low carb is by skipping the gluten free rolls and adding cauliflower based tater tots instead!
• The perfect way to make this Egg Bake With Ham a low fat recipe use fat free or low fat cheese on top. You can even omit the cheese all together. 
• My favorite way to make this a vegan recipe use a vegan liquid egg option and skip the ham. Substitute the cheese with vegan shreds. 

serving, storing and meal prepping 

Let the egg bake cool slightly before serving. Slice it into squares and enjoy it warm. You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container or cover the breakfast bake with aluminum foil for up to 3 days. The next morning, a great way to reheat slices is in the microwave or oven. 

To freeze, cool the Egg Bake With Ham completely, then slice and wrap portions in foil or plastic wrap. Frozen slices will last for 2-3 months. Reheat slices in the microwave or oven until heated through. 

For meal prep, assemble the egg bake in a muffin tin instead of a baking dish. Bake individual portions according to recipe instructions, adjusting the baking time slightly if needed. Freeze cooled portions of the Egg Bake With Ham for grab-and-go breakfasts.

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