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Mexican Ham and Cheese Bake

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Breakfast
Mexican Ham and Cheese Bake
Ingredients
  • 3 corn tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped ham
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded jalapeno Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, take a moment to prepare your baking vessel by lightly coating it with cooking spray or butter.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine diced ham, fresh tomatoes, spicy salsa, 1/4 cup of milk, shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced jalapeno Jack cheese, chopped cilantro, and scallions.
4
Arrange half of the tortillas in your prepared baking dish, followed by a layer of the ham mixture. Repeat this process to create a layered effect.
5
In another bowl, whisk together eggs, 3/4 cup of milk, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
6
Pour the egg mixture over the layers in your baking dish, ensuring everything is well coated.
7
Bake the dish in your preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the top begins to develop a golden brown crust.
8
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing into individual portions.
9
Finally, sprinkle a generous amount of crumbled cotija cheese over the top of your finished dish.