Cheddar, Ham and Egg Breakfast Bake recipe

Name: Cheddar, Ham and Egg Breakfast Bake
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 6 Eggs; 150g Cooked Ham; 100g Mature Cheddar Cheese; 15g Margarine; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

A savoury, comforting breakfast bake with fluffy eggs, salty ham and melted mature Cheddar. Perfect for a relaxed brunch or make-ahead morning meal.

35 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Ingredients

4 servings

6 Eggs
150g Cooked Ham
100g Mature Cheddar Cheese
15g Margarine
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	288 kcal
Protein	24 g
Carbohydrates	1.8 g
Fat	20.3 g
Saturated fat	8.5 g
Fibre	0 g
Sugar	1.2 g
Sodium	820 mg

Why this works

High-protein, very low-carb breakfast bake with moderate-to-high saturated fat and a fairly high sodium content.

High-quality protein. Eggs, ham and cheddar provide around 24g protein per serving, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.

Calcium and B12. Cheddar and eggs contribute calcium, vitamin B12 and other B vitamins, which support bone health and red blood cell formation.

Sodium and saturated fat. Cooked ham, cheddar and added salt make this dish relatively high in sodium, while cheddar and eggs contribute a meaningful saturated fat load.

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (Fan 170°C, 374°F, Gas Mark 5) and lightly grease a small baking dish with the margarine.
Dice the cooked ham and spread it evenly over the base of the dish.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt and black pepper until well combined, then stir in most of the mature Cheddar cheese.
Pour the egg mixture over the ham and scatter the remaining mature Cheddar on top.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the eggs are set in the centre and the top is golden.
Leave to stand for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Prefer the classic version? Pear and Egg Breakfast Bake with Honey Yoghurts

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