Mini Fluffy Ham and Egg Casseroles

There’s a difference between a regular casserole and mini casseroles. Simply put, mini casseroles are so much better and they’re the perfect portion for breakfast or brunch that everyone will love.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup of bread crumbs
  • 4 ounces of cream cheese, cut into 12 pieces
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 cup of ham, chopped
  • 3-4 strands of green onion, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cup of half-and-half
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 Tsp of thyme leaves
  • Half green bell pepper, chopped
  • Half red bell pepper, chopped
  • Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  2. Evenly fill each muffin cup with the bread crumbs and place a cream cheese piece on top of each one.
  3. In a small sauce pan, heat the olive olive over medium heat and add the ham, green onion, bell peppers, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in half-and-half and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and thyme together, then add in the mixture. Fill the muffin cups and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden around the edges.
  5. Let cool for 5 minutes. Run the edges with a knife and flip pan to remove the casseroles.