French-Inspired Ham and Gruyere Breakfast Bake

A savory breakfast casserole featuring good quality diced ham, earthy mushrooms, nutty Gruyere cheese, and fragrant shallots baked to perfection.

Ingredients

• 10 Large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Good Quality Diced Cooked Ham (e.g., leftover roasted ham)
• 1.5 cups shredded Gruyere Cheese
• 8 oz sliced Mushrooms
• 1, minced Shallot
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (optional, enhances savory notes)
• 2 tbsp chopped Fresh Chives
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallot and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released their liquid and started to brown, about 7-10 minutes. This browning develops deep flavor.
4. Scatter the diced ham and cooked mushrooms evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded Gruyere cheese over the ham and mushrooms.
6. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, Dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
7. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Gruyere cheese over the top.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown and bubbly.
10. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving. Garnish with fresh chives.

Cuisine: French

Suitability: Keto

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Serving Size: 7

Meal Type: breakfast