Description
Start your day with a hearty and delicious Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole. This make-ahead dish is perfect for busy mornings or holiday brunches. Filled with eggs, cheese, bread, and savory meats and veggies, it’s a versatile option for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Casserole Base:
- 6 cups cubed bread (day-old or slightly dried, any variety)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage or bacon, crumbled
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add bread, cheeses, meat, veggies, and mix. Pour into dish, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Rest before serving.
Notes
- Use any bread variety like French or whole wheat.
- Swap in ham or spinach for variation.
- Recipe easily adapts for different group sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
