Have you ever thought of making a breakfast cake? No, not the coffee cake type, but a savory breakfast bundt cake. You are going to love this breakfast casserole. Full of flavor, filling and delicious, this is a must-try savory breakfast cake.
We spotted this idea from Melody Cooks. The site is no longer around so there wasn’t a recipe, so we made our own version. We ended up loving it and it’s so simple to make!
We love making breakfast recipes and you may also some of these including our Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring, Southwest Egg Muffins, and Bacon, Toast, Egg and Cheese Muffins.
Savory Breakfast Bundt Cake
I love breakfast casseroles. They make breakfast so much easier to serve. Everything in one simple dish is a perfect way to enjoy your favorite breakfast foods, conveniently.
I especially love a savory breakfast cake that is easy to make and tastes even better. This is one of those cakes! I know my kids absolutely love this breakfast. What’s not to love about serving cake for breakfast? Making it a savory breakfast is tons of fun!
Do I have to use a bundt pan for this breakfast casserole recipe?
This breakfast casserole is made in a bundt pan but if you wanted to use a casserole dish you certainly could. The most important thing to consider when you are making this casserole recipe in another style of pan is that the cooking time changes depending on the pan. Just be sure to check the casserole to make sure it isn’t getting overdone or is done enough.
Is this a good make-ahead breakfast casserole?
I love it when I can make breakfast ahead. It saves me time in the mornings but also gives my family a warm meal to start their day. All you have to do is prepare as directed right up to the time you pop it into the oven. Instead of baking, wrap it well and refrigerate until time to cook the following day.
You can also bake this completely, allow it to cool, then wrap individual servings and reheat them as needed in the microwave. I prefer heating in 30-second increments until it is fully heated, so I don’t overcook it in the microwave.
Can I make this for a Christmas morning breakfast?
This is a great Christmas morning breakfast. Because you can make this breakfast ahead, you can combine everything the night before and then bake it in the morning when you are ready. This makes it a simple Christmas breakfast that lets you have a great tasting savory breakfast without keeping you away from the family.
Ingredients for savory breakfast casserole
- Ham
- baby spinach
- garlic
- cayenne
- cumin
- frozen shredded hash browns
- sweet Hawaiian bread
- green onions
- eggs
- low-fat milk
- heavy cream
- cheddar and Colby jack cheese
How to make a savory breakfast cake
Gather your ingredients and begin by preheating your oven and preparing your bundt pan with non-stick spray.
Once you have everything on hand, you’ll saute your spinach and garlic to soften before mixing in the hash browns and cooking until slightly browned. You will let everything cool before you begin layering the bread, ham, vegetables, and cheese into the bundt pan before baking.
Savory Breakfast Bundt Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced ham
- 2 cups baby spinach; chopped
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp pinch cayenne
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 cups frozen shredded hash browns
- 8 cups sweet Hawaiian bread diced cubes
- 1/4 cup green onions; chopped
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups low fat milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar and colby jack
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Spray bundt pan with non stick baking spray.
- In a large saute' pan add olive oil, and baby spinach.
- Sauté over medium high heat until the spinach is wilted.
- Add your minced garlic and toss to combine with the spinach.
- Remove the spinach from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a large skillet add olive oil and fry the hash browns till lightly brown.
- Remove the hash browns from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Begin to build your breakfast bundt.
- First layer half of the diced bread.
- Then add your diced ham, green onions, spinach, hash browns and one cup of shredded cheese.
- Add the remaining bread cubes.
- In medium sized bowl add your eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne.
- Stir until combined.
- Pour over the egg mixture over the bread in your bundt pan.
- Cover the bundt pan with foil and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- Add the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
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74 comments on “Savory Breakfast Bundt Cake”
I live in a small town in NJ and never heard of Hawaiian bread..Can I use any other kind..Challah or Italian??
Hi Rhoda. Yes, either of those will work and really any bread will work.
Can I use other meat like bacon or sausage
Hi Jenn. Yes, either would work great as a substitute.
If making night before do you put the milk mixture in or wait till morning and it on and wait 30 min then oven
Hi Carol. You could prepare the night before two ways. Prep everything and then add it all to the Bundt pan in the morning, or you can add everything the night before and then pull it out to bake when you are ready.
Can you make this in another pan besides Bundt?
Hi Mary. I haven’t tried it in anything other than a Bundt but maybe a reader will give their feedback. A 9×9 may work but the baking time may need to be adjusted slightly.
Can you use frozen chopped spinach?
Hi V. Yes that substitution should work fine. I would thaw and drain before using.
I am making now! I cut up Pillsbury biscuit raw n put in there! I will keep you posted on results!!
2 comments: firstly,recommend that the oven is turned on at the 30 minute setting time, or at the beginning of prep. Secondly Bundt pans come different sizes, what cup-size pan is recommended?
Looks yummy would like to ask do you cook it with foil is covering?
Hi Barbara. You will bake without the foil.
This looks very much like an Italian “Pizza Rustica”. It’s generally served on Easter Sunday and doesn’t have the variety of vegetables; mostly cheese, meat and eggs. a variety This is probably healthier.
Hawaiian bread. Can it be bought at a grocery store.
Hi Delbert. Yes, most grocery stores have the Hawaiian bread in the bread aisle or bakery section.
I chose to delete the ham- but what a wonderful dish! easy clean up too!
Eager to make it!
I want to make for Easter brunch. Buying the Hawaii bread. How many packages is 8 cups?
Hi Betty. One package will be plenty.
Jill, one package of Hawaiian sliced bread or rolls???
Hi Deborah. You’ll need 8 cups so one package will be enough.
I have made this twice now and absolutely love it! I don’t like spinach so I left it out. This will be my breakfast for about 2 weeks. Freezing individually. The taste is phenomenal! Thanks for this recipe ❤️
Thanks Paula!
Love love love this recipe! It’s a little labor-intensive but it’s delicious. I do have a question about whether you bake it with the foil on or off?
Thanks Ellen! You will want to bake uncovered for best results.
Have you doubled this recipe, and baked it in a regular pan? Looking to make this for a family gathering.
Does anyone know if you can substitute the bread for a different kind of bread? If so what would you suggest?
Can this be made ahead and reheated?
Yes, but it will be better when fresh.
SOME HONEY/HOT SYRUP, BISC ON SIDE.
i need to know if I can bake this ahead of time , freeze , and thaw and serve at a later date. It is very important that you email me the answer. Thank you so much.
I don’t recommend freezing as it doesn’t thaw too well. It is best when served warm from the oven.
Can I make this and put in fridge and cook in the morning
Hi Georgia. Yes, You can prepare the night before and cook in the morning.