We love this Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet so much that I decided to just go ahead and list the Top 5 Reasons that you have to make it ASAP!
This recipe for Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet was originally published in July, 2014. It was updated in April, 2017.
1. First of all, this Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet tastes amazing. I thought about jazzing it up and making it a "Western Omelet" with peppers, onions, and a bunch of other stuff. But then I just decided that usually simple is best. And that is absolutely true in this case.
There's nothing better than the combination of ham, cheese, and eggs. Then you bake them together into a puffy, golden casserole and it's breakfast perfection!
2. Okay, so I said it's "breakfast perfection," but it's really brunch, lunch, dinner, or snack "perfection" too. I love that this Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet is incredibly versatile. We eat it for breakfast or brunch alongside fruit and muffins, or we make it a dinner with some hash browns and a salad.
I've even been known to grab a square of leftover omelet out of the refrigerator and eat it straight up, cold for snack. Trust me, the left-overs will not last long in your house!
3. It makes a delicious sandwich! We just cut the omelet to fit our bread, English muffin, or bagel of choice, top it with a slice of American cheese (extra cheese never hurt, right?), and grill it on the stovetop just like we would for a panini or grilled cheese sandwich!
Keith takes these breakfast sandwiches on the road with him for breakfast when he's heading out early in the morning for work, too!
You Can Keep This Baked Ham And Cheese Omelet Pretty Darn Healthy...But You Don't Have To!
4. In the recipe below, I show how you can substitute egg whites for some of the eggs without missing out on any flavor. Use lean ham instead of bacon or sausage and you have a tasty, affordable, high-protein main course. And of course, you can customize it with as many veggie add-ins as you like (but I still say simple is best!).
Are you bored yet? I hope not...because I have 1 more reason that I love this recipe so much, and it probably comes as no surprise...
5. My Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet is about the EASIEST thing you can make. Seriously. Five minutes of prep and you're good to go. Just whisk together some eggs, grate some cheese, chop some ham, stir together, and..."breakfast (or brunch, or lunch, or snack, or dinner) perfection."
It's so nice that I can enjoy the taste and texture of an omelet without the effort and time of standing at the stove, flipping eggs in a pan, and making one omelet at a time!
Variations - Things To Add To This Ham And Cheese Omelet
- Bell peppers
- Zucchini
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- If you don't have cheddar any good melting cheese will do
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Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet
Ingredients
- 8 eggs or use 4 eggs and 6 egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- 8 ounces diced cooked ham bacon, or sausage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- Fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Beat eggs, milk, and seasoned salt together in a large bowl. Stir in ham, cheese, and onion.
- Pour egg mixture into a greased 8-inch-square baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until eggs are cooked and omelet is set.
- Cut into squares and garnish with chives, if desired.
Nutrition
Sharon
I made this and added the bell peppers and fr3sh fresh tomatoes and this was simply delicious! Such an easy recipe. Will definitely make again and again!
Blair
Awesome! Thanks, Sharon!
Denise Noriega
I know this is a simple and fast recipe but any tips on making it the day before?
Blair
Hi, Denise! Yes! I've made this in advance many times. My suggestion is to bake the whole recipe as instructed, and then just reheat it in the morning (in a 325 degree F oven until warmed through). If you want it to be freshly-baked in the morning, you can also just prep all of the ingredients the night before and then mix them together and pour them in the pan at the last minute. For instance, beat the eggs, milk and seasoned salt in one bowl. Cover it and refrigerate it. Then dice the ham, shred the cheese, and chop the onion. Keep those ingredients separate in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake it in the morning, add the ham and other ingredients to the egg mixture, give it all a good whisk, and pour it into your dish to bake as instructed. Hope that helps, and enjoy!
Frances Hager
I had several lbs of Easter ham left & found this delicious recipe while looking for a breakfast casserole... this sure fit my needs & looked yummy. TY so much Blair. PS. added baby spinach. 🙂
Blair
The spinach sounds perfect! Enjoy, Frances!
Maureen Hankerson
Hi Blair,
Have you ever just made this with fresh veggies such as broccoli
Blair
Hi, Maureen! I've made similar recipes with fresh vegetables like bell pepper and onion, which works really well. If you want to use broccoli, I would suggest steaming it first so that it's pretty tender before you add it to the dish. Otherwise it probably won't cook through before the eggs are done. 🙂
Olive Vinande
Made this over the weekend and was delicious plus super easy. It was a bit watery so I’m thinking it might be the ham I used. Next time will sauté the ham cubes to remove some moisture. Will definitely make again. Great leftovers too!
Hilary
Ours turned out kind of watery as well. Not sure if it's from the ham or onions? I might try sauteeing them both before baking next time. It was still delicious and super easy! Yummy!
Kristin
Hey! Should you cover this when baking or leave it uncovered?
Blair
Hi, Kristin! Leave it uncovered. 🙂
Jen Lucas
Everyone in my family loved this. I'm really impressed with how tasty this turned out for such a simple recipe with not many ingredients. Super easy to make, and will definitely be a keeper at our house! I'm always on the lookout for simple things to make for a family with 3 picky kiddos 🙂
Blair
That's wonderful, Jen! Thanks for taking the time to leave me a note. So glad that it was a hit! 🙂
Debra Young
Absolutely amazing! All 5 kiddos and hubby loved it. added some extra shredded cheese on top after baking. Served it with warm tortillas and salsa too as some like breakfast burritos so this was perfect. Thank you for the delicious but simple recipe. Keeper for sure. Blessings to you and yours!
Blair
Thanks, Debra! I'm so glad that the whole family enjoyed it. Love the breakfast burrito idea! 🙂
Angela C
Just made this for Father's Day it is my favorite eggs for brunch so easy to make and everyone loves it! Thanks for the receipe!
Blair
Thanks, Angela!
Debra Sanders
This was easy and good! I had some half and half I needed to use, so used that instead of milk. I also had some frozen kale I needed to use and threw that in. It was a real treat!
Blair
Sounds perfect, Debra! 🙂
JK Grasso
I'm looking forward to trying this and I love that you gave the substitution with egg whites. Due to cholesterol I have to watch my yolks. As soon as I buy some ham I will be making this.
Blair
Excellent! Enjoy!
Nancy
Recipes looks so easy. Can’t wait to try it.
Can I use a cup of heavy cream instead of milk?
Milk has a lot more carbs. Thanks.
Blair Lonergan
Absolutely!! The cream will make it taste even better. 🙂
Susan Rigdon
So easy; so delicious!
Blair Lonergan
Thank you, Susan!