Free Printable: Six EASY Keto Mug Cake Recipes!

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Joy Filled Eats logo

  • About & Contact
    • Support Joy Filled Eats
  • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Filters
    • Low Carb & Keto
    • 5 Ingredient Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverage Recipes
    • Breakfast & Brunch
    • Crock Pot & Instant Pot
      • Keto Air Fryer Recipes
    • Dairy Free Recipes
    • Desserts
      • Cakes & Cupcakes
      • Candies
      • Cookies & Bars
      • Ice Cream & Frozen Treats
      • Pastries
      • Pies & Tarts
    • Main Dishes
      • Casseroles
      • Chicken
      • Pork & Beef
      • Soups
    • Side Dishes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Trim Healthy Mama
      • THM E Recipes
      • THM FP Recipes
      • THM S Recipes
    • Seasonal Recipes
      • Keto Christmas Recipes
      • Keto Easter Recipes
      • Keto Pumpkin Recipes
      • Keto Thanksgiving Recipes
  • Cookbooks
    • Keto eBook Bundle
    • Keto Christmas Cookies
    • 5-Ingredient Keto Dinners Cookbook
    • Low Carb Dessert Cookbook
    • Low Carb Breakfast Cookbook
    • Low Carb Appetizers Cookbook
    • Free Printables & Guides
      • Free Mug Cake Cheat Sheet
      • Free Cookie Cheat Sheet
      • Free Keto Baking Guide
  • Work With Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About & Contact
  • Recipe Index
  • Recipe Filters
  • Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks!
  • Work With Me
  • Resources & Tips
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Breakfast & Brunch Recipes » Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese

    Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese

    5 Ingredient RecipesGluten & Grain Free RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesTrim Healthy Mama Recipes

    Published: Jul 28, 2021 by Taryn

    This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.
    Print Recipe Jump to Recipe
    pinterest image for taylor ham egg and cheese

    The classic flavors of a Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese on an everything bagel turned into an easy breakfast casserole that is low carb and keto-friendly. This is the flavorful breakfast or brunch egg bake you have been waiting for.

    bite of taylor ham egg and cheese casserole on a fork

    collage of food
    Free Guide! Feed a Family on a Low Carb Diet

    In this free 5-day email series learn all my tips for incorporating a low-carb lifestyle into the life of your family.

    If you have ever been to New Jersey or know someone from here you have heard about either Taylor ham or pork roll. Depending on where in NJ you live factors in on your name for this delicious breakfast meat. The top half of Jersey calls it Taylor ham and the bottom half calls it pork roll. I grew up in south-central NJ and called it pork roll but after going to college and marrying my husband he converted me to the Taylor ham camp.

    On our honeymoon, we were driving through Vermont on our way home and Paul tried to order his diner class "two eggs over easy, Taylor ham, homefries, and rye toast." The waitress raised her eyebrows and said "you ain't in Jersey anymore, honey". Sadly, he had to settle for bacon that day.

    Whatever you call this it really is tasty. Classicly it is served on an everything bagel with eggs and American cheese. This part of the country has the best bagels. Truly. And pizza. It can be hard to stick to a low carb diet with such tempting carby options which is why I wanted to take the best flavors of those NJ bagel sandwiches and remove the bagel.

    This Taylor ham egg and cheese bake was just as good and when the same is on a huge carb loaded fresh everything bagel.

    taylor ham egg and cheese casserole in a glass baking dish topped with everything bagel seasoning

    Is Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese Healthy?

    My way, yes. It is low carb and keto friendly. If you are having it on a big ole bagel that is debatable.

    ingredients in a baking dish and a carton of eggs
    Yes, I know processed American cheese is basically junk food. But it is the classic cheese in a Taylor ham, egg, and cheese, and I use it with love.

    How to Make Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese

    Step One: Add the pieces of pork roll to an 8x8 baking dish. Pop it in the oven at 400 for about 30 minutes until they are starting to crisp and brown.

    Expert Tip: You can quicken this step by frying the Taylor ham in a frying pan for a few minutes and then adding it to the casserole dish.

    raw eggs on top of cooked taylor ham

    Step Two: Crack the eggs over the par-cooked Taylor ham and return the dish to the oven.

    cooked eggs on top of pork roll
    This is what you want before adding the cheese. The egg white is almost completely set but the yolks are soft.

    Step Three: Top with cheese and return to the oven to let it melt. You can sub in another cheese if you don't want to use American cheese.

    melted cheese on the eggs

    Step Four: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and serve hot.

    everything bagel sprinkle on top of the taylor ham egg and cheese casserole

    How to Cook Pork Roll

    Traditionally, you would cut a slit in the circle of a piece of Taylor ham and pan fry it until it is golden and beginning to get crisp. But you can also bake it in the oven. I chose to bake it in this recipe so I didn't have an extra pan to wash. It is important you cook it a bit before adding it to the casserole.

    Pork Roll vs Taylor Ham

    I talked about this a little in my intro but in a nutshell, they are the exact same thing. Taylor ham is a name brand. There are other brands that make the same product and just call it pork roll. Depending on which part of New Jersey you are in will vary the name it is called.

    taylor ham egg and cheese casserole in a glass baking dish topped with everything bagel seasoning

     

    Like what you see? Follow me on Facebook! Love this recipe? Leave a comment & a 5-star rating right here! Make sure you don’t miss new recipes by getting email updates!
    taylor ham egg and cheese casserole in a glass baking dish topped with everything bagel seasoning

    Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese

    The classic flavors of a Taylor Ham Egg and Cheese in an easy breakfast casserole that is low carb and keto-friendly!
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Course: Breakfast, brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 219.3
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz sliced Taylor ham if unavailable sub in regular ham or Canadian bacon
    • 8 eggs
    • 6 slices American cheese
    • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
    US Customary - Metric
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400.
    • Please the Taylor ham in the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish. Cook for 30 minutes or until starting the crisp. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
    • Crack the eggs on top of the Taylor ham. Bake for 25 minutes. They should be almost set at this point. You want the white set and the yolk soft.
    • Top with cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Top with everything bagel seasoning and serve immediately.

    Notes

    Taylor Ham or Pork Roll: This is definitely a regional specialty. If you can't get it where you live you may sub in another breakfast meat. Canadian bacon or ham are the closest subs but bacon or sausage work as well.
    Cheese: I do know processed American cheese is basically junk food. But it is the classic cheese in a Taylor ham, egg, and cheese, and I use it with love. You can use another cheese if you prefer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219.3 | Carbohydrates: 1.2g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17.3g | Saturated Fat: 7.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.1g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 252.8mg | Sodium: 685.8mg | Potassium: 155.6mg | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 529.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 1.4mg
    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @joyfilledeats or tag #joyfilledeats!
    1267shares
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    « Malibu Bay Breeze
    The BEST Low Carb Brownies Recipe »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jill says

      December 16, 2021 at 7:14 am

      I'm from monmouth County too! I was born in Red Bank, grew up In Middletown and now live in Colts Neck. Yup, it always has been, and always will be pork roll 😆

      Reply
    2. Krista says

      December 13, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      Originally from central Jersey at the shore. Now living in AZ. I finally found Taylor pork roll at my local Fry’s. I’m going to try this. Pork Roll!!!

      Reply
    3. Debbye says

      October 15, 2021 at 2:33 am

      I saw this recipe and just HAD to look! “Wait! Are they talking about MY TAYLOR HAM!?” Surprised to see someone else knows about this wonderful ham, only known in the region. I was born I New Jersey, however my family moved us to California shortly after I was born. The one thing sorely missed was Taylor Ham. We looked forward to the days each year when grandmother would fly in from the East Coast each year with a suitcase full of those delicious rolls, 4-large, must’ve weighed 20-lbs each! With a family of 8, they never lasted long enough. But the aroma and deliciousness have stayed with me for a lifetime!, and well past my grandmother’s passing. Fast forward to several years ago when I discovered you can now order them online and they arrive cold and in perfect condition! I buy several now during the Christmas season and deliver them as gifts for the family. Generations now later, my kids now grown and grandkids have quickly coughs on to the tradition and for the LOVE of TAYLORS HAM! I think I’ll print this recipe up and include it with these gift this year! I only hope that too many people catch on to this and becomes a hard commodity to buy! 😧5 stars

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 15, 2021 at 9:42 am

        We have traveled with some of those big rolls to my brother-in-law in Minnesota. They look like a missile going through security scanners. lol.

        Reply
    4. Michelle says

      September 06, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      I’m excited to try this- born (in Long Branch) and raised on the Jersey shore and still living in Monmouth County it’s always been pork roll!

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    About & Contact

    Joy Filled Eats Founder

    Hello and welcome to Joy Filled Eats! Your go-to website for easy delicious recipes that fit into a gluten-free, sugar-free, low carb, keto, and Trim Healthy Mama

    recipe key


    FREE Cookie Cheat Sheet!

    Make Five Delicious Keto Cookie Recipes from one EASY dough!

    Recent Posts

    • Sun Dried Tomato Quiche
    • Keto Steak Marinade
    • Keto Brownie Bites

    Featured On

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

    Decadent Sugar Free Cakes

    glazed lemon pound cake slices fanned out on a plate close up

    Keto Lemon Pound Cake

    Overhead close up view of keto coffee cake muffin in metal muffin tin

    Keto Coffee Cake Muffins

    one of the keto cupcakes sitting on its wrapper with a bite missing

    Keto Cupcakes

    More Recipes

    Easy 5 Ingredient Recipes

    sun dried tomato quiche missing a piece

    Sun Dried Tomato Quiche

    close up of inside of keto steak marinade steak

    Keto Steak Marinade

    close up of caramel pecan sauce

    Keto Caramel Pecan Sauce

    More Recipes

    Buy Me a Coffee

    Love my recipes? I love coffee. Buy me a cup in thanks.

    coffee cup with jfe logo

    Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks

    Joy Filled Eats Cookbooks

    Breakfast & Brunch
    Appetizers & Snacks
    5-Ingredient Dinners
    Desserts

    stay connected

    Free Email Series: Learn How To Eat Low Carb as a Family

    Footer

    Categories

    • Keto & Low Carb
    • Gluten & Grain Free
    • Sugar Free Recipes
    • Trim Healthy Mama
    • Dairy Free
    • 5 Ingredients
    JFE logo

    disclosures

    • Disclosure Policy
    • Comment Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutrition Disclaimer
    • Resources & Tips
    • Support Joy Filled Eats
    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. All recipes, headnotes, photos, and stories on this site are the original creations and property of Joy Filled Eats. You are welcome to share a photo and link to the recipe from this site, however, re-publishing the recipe in its entirety is strictly forbidden.

    Copyright © 2022 JOY FILLED EATS