This amazing Ham and Potato Breakfast Casserole is just 284 calories and is packed with over 20g of protein. You can skip the bread, but it will only save you 4g of carbs per serving. I like to leave it in, it really rounds out the breakfast casserole. Plus it makes it a Strada, yum!Special Tip: You can cook this today, or prep it for tomorrow's breakfast or brunch. See directions below for both options.
Add the potatoes to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes to get them mostly cooked.
Meanwhile, spray a 3 quart baking dish with olive oil.
Layer the casserole: Add the potatoes to the prepared baking dish, top with 1/4 cup cheese, add the ham and top with 1/4 cup cheese, and finally add the bread.
In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper, whisk well.
Pour the eggs over the casserole, and then top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Cover with foil.
Cooking Now: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the casserole, covered with foil for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Cooking Tomorrow: Add to the fridge, the tomorrow preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the casserole, covered with foil for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown. (it needs 5 more minutes as it's chilled)