Crescent Roll Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A flaky crescent roll casserole layered with savory ham, melted cheddar, and fluffy eggs for a quick and satisfying Christmas brunch. This American-inspired Christmas recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, combines refrigerated crescent roll dough, deli ham, chopped, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 330 calories and feeds 6, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 cup deli ham, chopped
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. Unroll 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the dish, sealing seams.
2. Step 2: Sprinkle 1 cup chopped deli ham and 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the dough layer.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth and pale.
4. Step 4: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ham and cheese layer. Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped chives on top.
5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the casserole is puffed, golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Step 6: Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.