Ham and Egg Bubble Up

This Ham and Egg Bubble Up is a spectacular way to start any day. Whether it’s weekend brunching with friends or family holiday gatherings, it’s sure to hit the proverbial spot.

Serve Ham and Egg Bubble Up Casserole for Breakfast or Dinner

This egg casserole is one you may have like to serve for breakfast, brunch or breakfast for dinner. While I dearly love biscuits, this dish is made with those little frozen unbaked dinner yeast roll bread rounds. It’s a shortcut hack that works like a charm.

Ingredients to Make Ham and Egg Bubble Up Recipe

This amazing make ahead breakfast casserole is at the top of my list of favorites. I have several breakfast casseroles here in the MSSK recipe index that remain fan favorites.  My sausage egg and cheese casserole made with crescent rolls as well as an overnight eggs benedict casserole that’s company worthy. I’m always looking for more to add. Ingredients you’ll need to make Bubble Up Breakfast Casserole: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Ham – Fully cooked ham adds a smoky flavor.
• Rolls – Unbaked frozen dinner yeast rolls forms the bread layer. (i.e. Rhodes or similar)
• Whole Eggs – Large eggs for the egg custard.
• Cheese – Shredded Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese or Colby Jack Cheese for the filling and the top. You’ll also need grated Parmesan cheese.
• Liquid – Half and half combines with the eggs.
• Seasonings – Salt, black pepper, granulated garlic or garlic powder, onion powder and ground mustard.
• Onion – One small bunch green onions adds a mild onion flavor and a pop or color.

How to Make the Best Ham and Egg Bubble Up Recipe

This ham and egg casserole is a fantastic use for leftover holiday ham. That said, you can also make it with Deli ham or one of those ham steaks found in the meat department year-round. It’s a scrumptious one dish bubble up meal and leftovers reheat well, too.

• Thaw the Rolls – Allow the dinner rolls to thaw on the counter for 15-20 minutes. Arrange in a single layer evenly arranged on the bottom of the baking dish.
• Layer Ham and Cheese – Arrange cubed ham over dough quarters and cheddar cheese.
• Make Egg Mixture – Whisk together eggs, half and half, Parmesan, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and ground mustard. Mix in green onions.
• Combine – Pour egg custard over rolls. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Heat Oven – Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove dish from fridge and let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until golden brown, puffy and the eggs are set.
• Counter – Let stand for 5-10 minutes then slice and serve.

Tips for Making Ham and Egg Casserole

• Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need: Large bowl, whisk, sharp knife and chopping board, cheese grater and deep 13×9-inch casserole dish.
• Use a Deep Pan: It’s important to use a deep dish baking dish for this casserole to prevent it from overflowing. A lasagna pan or cake works great!
• Use Unbaked Dough: The rolls used in this recipe are unbaked rounds of yeast dough. Allow the frozen rounds of yeast roll dough to thaw on the counter for 15-20 minutes and then quarter each one using a sharp knife.
• Bring to Room Temperature for Baking: Since this is assembled the night before, the baking time is based on a cold casserole. The time can easily be adjusted depending on how cold it is. If time allows, leave on the counter for 15 minutes to warm just a bit before baking.
• Test for Doneness with a Toothpick: Just as when baking a cake, it’s important to check the center of this bubble up for doneness with a toothpick. Look for a clean toothpick and it’s done.
• Aluminum Foil: While baking, the rolls bubble up to the top and become golden and puffy while the creamy egg may take a bit longer to cook. Adjust the baking time according to how your oven performs and how done you like your scrambled eggs. You can lay a piece of aluminum foil on top to prevent from overbrowning, if needed.

Recipe Variations

• Rolls: You could adapt this recipe using quartered canned biscuits. You can use Pillsbury Grands or your favorite for a biscuit breakfast casserole.
• Protein: You could use cooked breakfast sausage or bacon in place of ham.
• Cheese: You can use any variety of shredded cheese that you enjoy. Swiss cheese, sharp cheddar cheese cobly jack cheese or pepper jack cheese for spice.
• Herbs: You could add parsley to the eggs or use chopped chives in place of green onions.
• Spice: You could add a few dashes of hot sauce to the egg mixture for a hint of spice.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store leftover Ham and Egg Bubble Up covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Reheat in the microwave in single servings or in a preheated 350°F oven wit a piece of foil on top just until heated through.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven.

More Southern Style Breakfast Casserole Recipes to Make

If you’re family is like mine, casseroles featuring our favorite breakfast fixings is a happy sight on the table any time of day. More breakfast casserole recipes you may like to try:

• Ham and Hash Brown Casserole is a heart and filling brunch favorite.
• Add a simple fruit salad to the side of this Tater Tot Italian Sausage Casserole and call it a meal.
• Southern Grits and Greens Casserole is rich and satisfying casserole for any time of day.
• Sweet Cherry Cheesecake French Toast is the best of both worlds.
• Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole is easy and delicious!
• Sausage Breakfast Casserole turns ordinary ingredients into something special.
• Breakfast Strata from Skinny Taste.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 13×9-inch Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Spatula
• Chopping Board and Knives