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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata on a plate with a holiday napkin

Keto Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata

This Keto Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata is a great low-carb breakfast casserole that can be made in advance and that your guests will love!
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brunch, Casserole, Eggs, Keto
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Bread Cube Drying Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 383kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 slices Keto Bread Cubed and dried. The keto bread that I use is fairly thinly sliced.
  • 8 Eggs I use jumbo eggs.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dry Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 pound Cooked Ham Diced or cubed

Instructions

  • Cut 10 slices Keto Bread into ~1 inch cubes, lay on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 250 degrees F for 20 minutes. Turn them over / give them a toss. Put them back in the oven for another 20 minutes.
    10 slices Keto Bread
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 Eggs and 2 cups Heavy Cream until completely combined.
    8 Eggs, 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • Whisk in 1.5 teaspoons Dry Mustard, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, and 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper.
    1.5 teaspoons Dry Mustard, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • Fold in the dried Keto Bread Cubes until they are completely coated.
    10 slices Keto Bread
  • Stir in 1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese (Shredded).
    1.5 cups Cheddar Cheese
  • Fold in 1 pound Cooked Ham (Diced or Cubed) until the ham and cheese are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
    1 pound Cooked Ham
  • Pour the mixture into a very well greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish and refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Check the center with a knife to confirm that it is cooked through. If the blade comes out wet, continue baking in 5 minute increments.
  • Serve warm.

Equipment

Notes

  • Additional Seasoning
    • Depending on my audience, I will also sometimes add ½ teaspoon Chipotle Powder and / or 1 teaspoon Paprika (sweet or smoked).
  • Additional Ingredients
    • Without changing any of the measurements listed above, I have also added in the following ingredients:
      • 2 small Zucchini (Shredded, cooked, and drained)
      • 12 ounces Mushrooms (Sliced and sauteed)

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Ham and Cheese Breakfast Strata
Amount per Serving
Calories
383
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
235
mg
78
%
Sodium
 
930
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
271
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
1061
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
200
mg
20
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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