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Ham and Spinach Breakfast Bundt Cake Recipe

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This savory breakfast Bundt cake combines rich eggs, melty cheese, hearty ham, and tender spinach for a delicious morning meal. Baked in a bundt pan, it’s perfect for sharing and makes an impressive brunch centerpiece.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 heaping cup ham, diced in 3/4″ cubes
  • 2 cups spinach, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded hash browns (frozen or fresh)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for vegetables)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for vegetables)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or minced garlic
  • Large pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for custard)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for custard)
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 8 cups bread, diced in 3/4″ cubes
  • 12 large eggs (or 8 jumbo eggs)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheese

Instructions

Instructions

  • Cook the spinach: Heat a pan over medium heat and fry the chopped spinach until it wilts and releases its moisture. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Fry the hash browns: In the same pan, cook the shredded hash browns until golden brown, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Layer the ingredients: Grease a bundt-style baking dish. Layer half of the bread cubes, then diced ham, cooked spinach, chopped green onions, fried hash browns, half the shredded cheese, and finally the remaining bread cubes.
  • Prepare the egg mixture: Beat the eggs with milk, heavy cream, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and dry mustard. Pour over mix in bundt pan and press gently. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Add cheese and bake: Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top and bake at 400°F (204°C) for ~40 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.
  • Serve: Carefully invert onto a plate and slice to serve warm.

Notes

Notes

  • Let custard mixture sit before baking to allow bread to absorb properly.
  • Use rustic, sturdy bread to maintain structure.
  • Fresh spinach preferred—wilt and drain to reduce moisture.
  • You can substitute cheddar for other flavorful melting cheeses.
  • Frozen hash browns are convenient, but fresh shredded potatoes work too.
  • This recipe is customizable—try alternative vegetables, cheeses, or spices.
  • Freezes well when sliced and wrapped; reheats best in oven at 350°F.

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Keywords: breakfast, brunch, ham, spinach, bundt, egg bake, casserole

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