Hard to get much more patriotic than the All-American Brunch Bake! You simply have to salute the tender potatoes sandwiching fluffy eggs, savory ham, and sharp cheddar cheese. A forest of garden-fresh broccoli adds nourishing, contrasting flavors to all the richness and melty goodness baked within it. Slice into this All-American Brunch Bake and discover flavors beloved across the nation!
Ingredients
- butter, to taste, for greasing the pan
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 baking potatoes, peeled
- 10 ounces sugar-baked ham, thinly sliced to less than 1/4-inch-thick
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed and squeezed dry with the paper towels
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- fresh parsley, optional, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Using the butter, grease a 9-inch-round, 2-inch-deep cake pan.
Step 3 –Line the bottom of the pan with a parchment-paper round.
Step 4 –In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and the heavy cream.
Step 5 –Season the egg mixture with the salt and the pepper.
Step 6 –Thinly slice the potatoes to less than 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 7 –Drop the potato slices into the egg mixture.
Step 8 –Lift the potatoes out of the egg mixture and arrange 1/2 of the potatoes in the prepared pan.
Step 9 –Layer the potato slices evenly with the ham, the broccoli, and the cheese, then top with the remaining potatoes.
Step 10 –Pour the egg mixture over the top of the layers.
Step 11 –Press down firmly so the potatoes are fully submerged in the egg mixture.
Step 12 –Cover the cake pan with foil and bake until the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
Step 13 –Uncover and bake until golden and set, about 30-45 minutes.
Step 14 –Allow the bake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
Step 15 –Run a knife around the edge of the bake and carefully invert it onto a plate.
Step 16 –Peel off the parchment-paper round and flip the bake over.
Step 17 –Garnish with the chopped parsley, slice, and serve.
