Overnight Cornflake Bake

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This cornflake breakfast casserole is a yummy recipe that includes all the best morning foods: bread, eggs, cheese, ham (or bacon), and cornflakes.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 13x9-inch dish
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed

  • 16 slices bread, or more to taste, crusts removed and discarded

  • 1 pound ham, chopped

  • ¾ pound shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

  • 3 cups milk

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard

  • 3 ½ cups cornflakes cereal

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Cut bread slices into quarters. Arrange 1/2 of the bread evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared dish to cover completely.

  2. Mix together ham and Cheddar cheese in a medium bowl; spread over bread layer in the dish and top with remaining bread.

  3. Whisk together milk, eggs, and mustard in the same bowl until smooth; pour over bread to soak completely.

  4. Put cornflakes cereal into a separate bowl; drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter and stir to coat. Spread over the top of casserole. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

  5. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cornflakes are browned, about 1 hour.

Recipe Tip

You can refrigerate the unbaked casserole for a few hours (instead of 8 hours to overnight) if you're in a rush.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

635 Calories
38g Fat
41g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 635
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 20g 98%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Sodium 1546mg 67%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 5%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 32g 64%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 510mg 39%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 450mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.