Description
Ham and Spinach Breakfast Bundt Cake is a hearty and flavorful casserole featuring diced ham, sautéed spinach, crispy hash browns, and shredded cheese, all baked with eggs, milk, and cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 heaping cup ham, diced in 3/4″ cubes
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 cups shredded hash browns (frozen or fresh)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for vegetables)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for vegetables)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
- Large pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for custard)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for custard)
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 8 cups bread, diced in 3/4″ cubes
- 12 large eggs (or 8 jumbo eggs)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat and fry the chopped spinach until it wilts and releases its moisture. Remove the spinach from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan used for the spinach, add the shredded hash browns and cook them until golden brown while stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then remove from heat.
- Grease a Bundt-style or similarly shaped baking dish. Begin layering the ingredients in order: place half of the diced bread cubes as the base, then add a layer of diced ham, followed by the cooked spinach and chopped green onions. Next, add the fried hash browns, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Finally, add the remaining bread cubes on top.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and combine them with milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and dry mustard to create a flavorful custard. Pour this mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Press the layers gently to help absorb the custard, then let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the liquid.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top layer. Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the custard is set and the top is golden.
- After baking, cover the dish with a flat plate and carefully invert it to release the cake. Slice into portions and serve warm for a delicious, hearty breakfast.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can serve a crowd.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or meats.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg