Easy Classic Easter Dinner Casserole Your Family Will Crave
Classic Easter Dinner Casserole is a comforting dish with layers of ham, eggs, and cheese, perfect for family gatherings.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced ham (Use leftover Easter ham or smoked ham for authentic, rich flavor.)
- 6 large eggs (The eggs bind the casserole and create a fluffy, tender texture.)
- 1 cup milk (Whole milk or cream adds creaminess and helps set the casserole perfectly.)
- 4 cups bread cubes (Day-old bread soaks up the egg mixture, providing a soft but structured base.)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (Sharpness balances the savory ham and creamy eggs.)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (Melts smoothly for that irresistible gooeyness in every bite.)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (Adds a subtle tang that enhances the overall flavor.)
- to taste salt (Essential for seasoning to taste and bringing out the casserole’s best.)
- to taste black pepper (Essential for seasoning to taste and bringing out the casserole’s best.)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray for easy release.
- Layer diced ham evenly in the prepared dish, ensuring a savory, smoky base of pink flavor in every delicious bite.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth, well combined, and slightly frothy.
- Assemble bread cubes over the ham, then pour the egg mixture evenly, pressing cubes gently to soak up every bit of custard.
- Cover the assembled casserole generously with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, distributing evenly for a perfect gooey cheese pull in each slice.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Rest the baked casserole for 5 minutes on a wire rack before slicing, allowing the custard to set fully for perfect texture and easy serving.