Mexican Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

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A breakfast casserole with a Mexican flavor twist. I make it a 3-cheese casserole by topping it with the optional queso cotija.

Submitted by Yoly
Updated on February 3, 2025
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½ cup chopped ham

  • ½ cup diced tomatoes

  • ½ cup salsa

  • ¼ cup milk

  • ¼ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup shredded jalapeno Jack cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 medium green onions, sliced

  • 3 large eggs

  • ¾ cup milk

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5x7-inch glass dish.

  2. Mix ham, tomatoes, salsa, 1/4 cup milk, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno Jack cheese, cilantro, and green onions.

  3. Place half of the tortillas into the prepared baking dish and top with half of the ham mixture. Repeat layers. In another bowl, mix eggs, 3/4 cup milk, salt, and pepper. Pour over mixture in the baking dish.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until top starts to brown, 60 to 75 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

690 Calories
22g Fat
101g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 690
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 179mg 60%
Sodium 773mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 101g 37%
Dietary Fiber 14g 51%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 431mg 33%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 772mg 16%

* 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.