Cheesy Swiss Ham and Egg Bake with Potato Crust

Start your morning with a hearty and flavorful **Cheesy Swiss Ham and Egg Bake with Potato Crust**, a crowd-pleasing casserole that combines creamy eggs, savory diced ham, and melted Swiss cheese over a crispy, golden potato crust. Perfect for brunch or an easy make-ahead breakfast, this dish delivers layers of comforting textures and tastes, enhanced by the subtle freshness of sliced scallions. The potato crust, seasoned with buttery goodness, adds a rustic yet satisfying touch, while the baked egg mixture ensures a light and fluffy finish. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to six, this one-pan recipe is an all-in-one delight, ideal for family gatherings or meal prepping your mornings. **Breakfast casserole**, **potato crust bake**, and **egg and ham recipe**—this dish covers all the bases!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Russet potatoes
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 6 large Eggs
• 1 cup Half-and-half
• 1.5 cups Diced ham
• 1.5 cups Shredded Swiss cheese
• 3 stalks Scallions (sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil (for greasing the dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Peel and grate the russet potatoes into a large bowl. Use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much excess moisture from the grated potatoes as possible.

Step 3

In the bowl with the grated potatoes, mix in melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper until evenly combined.

Step 4

Press the potato mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.

Step 5

Bake the potato crust in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it starts to turn golden and crisp around the edges.

Step 6

While the crust is baking, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 7

Once the potato crust is done, remove the dish from the oven. Evenly spread the diced ham over the crust, followed by the shredded Swiss cheese and sliced scallions.

Step 8

Pour the egg mixture over the ham, cheese, and scallions, ensuring it spreads evenly throughout.

Step 9

Return the dish to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the eggs are set in the center and lightly golden on top.

Step 10

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1723.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2710.4

Total Fat 161.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 81.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1605.6mg	0%
Sodium 6323.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 151.0g	0%

Vitamin D 282IU	0%
Calcium 2072.5mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 5511.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 25.6%