Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Easy Breakfast Casserole is a versatile and hearty dish perfect for a morning meal or brunch. Combining eggs, cheese, bread, and an assortment of optional add-ins like vegetables and meats, it bakes to a golden, fluffy perfection that can be customized to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Breakfast Casserole Base
- 6 to 10 large eggs
- 2 to 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 6 slices day-old bread, cut into 3/4-inch to 1-inch-wide cubes
- 2 cups milk
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Additions
- 1 cup corn kernels, cooked or frozen
- 1/2 cup chopped broccoli, cooked or raw
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup cubed ham and/or cooked Italian sausage
- 3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence or other dried herbs (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, rosemary, or thyme)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cumin or curry powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Make the Casserole Base: In a large bowl, beat 6 to 10 large eggs. Mix in 2 cups of milk and 2 to 3 cups of grated cheddar cheese until well combined.
- Add Bread Cubes: Gently fold in 6 slices of day-old bread, cut into 3/4-inch to 1-inch cubes. Stir carefully to ensure all bread pieces are moistened without overmixing to avoid disintegration.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Add salt and pepper to taste (note: skip salt if using Italian sausage). Incorporate any desired optional additions such as corn kernels, broccoli, mushrooms, green onions, ham, sausage, bacon, herbs, and spices. If adding many additional ingredients, consider whisking in extra eggs with 2 tablespoons of milk per additional egg to ensure adequate binding.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Butter a 9×13-inch casserole dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. You can bake immediately or refrigerate overnight to bake the next day.
- Bake Until Set: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Bake until the top is browned and the center springs back when lightly touched.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the casserole with a variety of vegetables, meats, and herbs to suit your preferences.
- Using day-old bread helps the bread absorb the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
- If using many add-ins, increase the number of eggs and milk slightly to maintain the custard texture.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning.
- For a crunchier texture, use raw broccoli; for softer, use cooked.
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