Green, Eggs, and Ham (and Pineapple!) Breakfast Casserole

I don't love eggs  in the morning. I am not unlike the Dr. Seuss character who just will not eat green eggs and ham. I will not eat them Sam, I am! But they are so healthy and a great source of protein, I've been figuring out ways I can eat them without any aversions issues. I've always liked german pancakes and breakfast casseroles so I started to experiment with breakfast casseroles that were whole30 compliant. I tried one in the crock pot and it turned out okay. This one though I did in the oven, and I just love it. It is delicious. The flavors are inspired by Hawaiian pineapple pizza and it turned out amazing.

Green, Eggs, and Ham (and Pineapple!) Breakfast Casserole

1-2 Tb coconut oil, basically enough to grease the pan
8 eggs
1/2 lb deli ham sliced thick, cut into bite-sized chunks- I asked for a half pound chuck at the counter
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup or 1/2 can pineapple, drained--I used tidbits-crushed might also be good
1 medium sized sweet potato, shredded
1 onion, shredded or processed small
3-4 cups greens, I used baby kale and baby spinach-chop them if you use the larger ones
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with coconut oil, set aside. Crack eggs into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add coconut milk and whisk. Add remaining ingredients (except shredded coconut) and stir to combine. Pour into baking dish. Add shredded coconut on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Remove foil, rotate pan and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to consume!

It is so delicious! The sweet pineapple and the salty ham mesh together perfectly. The eggs have a nice creamy texture and the coconut on top is just the perfect finishing touch! I ate this for 6 days in a row and it was delicious every single time and I didn't even add ketchup! I will say by the 5th and 6th days--not as good as the first few, but still delicious. I know it sounds weird, but trust me on this one. If Sam, I am had been offering this, no one could resist!

Notes:
I used a grater to shred the sweet potato, but you could just a food processor to make it easier.

For optimal health use pastured eggs and pastured pork. I used organic deli meat from Wegman's--A little more expensive, but your health is worth it!

Next time I think I might puree the eggs with the coconut milk and the greens. My baby had a hard time eating the greens whole even though they were cooked and would do better with them pureed I think. Also it would make the eggs really green!

Reading accompaniment: Green Eggs and Ham, By Dr. Seuss