Juicy Ham and Broccoli Bake from the Oven

Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Grease the baking dish with a little oil or butter.

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling water and cook for just 2 minutes (blanching). The broccoli should remain vivid green and crunchy. Drain immediately and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat dry thoroughly (this prevents a watery bake).

Evenly spread the blanched broccoli, ham cubes, and chopped onion in the prepared baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese), mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until the mixture is smooth.

Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the baking dish. Gently poke with a fork so the liquid spreads into all the corners.

Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the eggs are set in the middle (the center should not be runny) and the cheese on top turns golden brown. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.