Ham & Cheese Egg Bake Recipe

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This delectable dish could easily be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. So simple to prepare, yet so comforting and delicious.

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Ham & Cheese Egg Bake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

5 eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Havarti cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed

Directions

In a large bowl, beat eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes or until lemon-colored. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to eggs and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 24-28 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 457 calories, 34 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 278 mg cholesterol, 872 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 29 g protein.

Originally published as Ham & Cheese Egg Bake in Country Extra May 2010, p51

Freeze Cheese Before Shredding

Before shredding soft cheeses like mozzarella, I put the cheese in the freezer for about 30 minutes. I’ve found this makes it easier to shred, and the cheese doesn’t stick to the grater. —Cheryl J., Beltsville, Maryland