These Barb's Supreme Curried Ham and Egg Stacks are a delightful and satisfying breakfast or brunch option. With a hint of curry flavor, delicious layers of ham, eggs, and cheese are stacked together and baked to perfection. The combination of savory ingredients creates a mouthwatering dish that will surely impress your family and guests. Serve these stacks with a side of fresh fruit or a salad for a complete and vibrant meal.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of cooked ham
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of curry powder
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the onion and bell pepper.
- Cook the eggs, stirring occasionally, until they are partially set but still slightly runny, about 3-4 minutes.
- Layer half of the slices of ham in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Spread half of the curried egg mixture over the ham.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the egg mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ham, egg mixture, and cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Interesting Facts
Curry powder adds a unique and flavorful twist to this classic breakfast recipe.
You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or spices to the egg mixture.
These stacks can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and satisfying breakfast option.
The combination of ham, eggs, and cheese provides a good source of protein to start your day.
This recipe is a great way to use leftover ham from holiday dinners.