Description
- A cozy and customizable make ahead breakfast casserole made with bread, eggs, cheese, and your favorite mix-ins. Ideal for holidays, brunches, or busy mornings.`
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread or 4 cups frozen hash browns (thawed)
- 1 lb cooked sausage or diced ham
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
- 1 ½ cups chopped vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms)
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk or half-and-half
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped green onions, ¼ cup crumbled bacon, ¼ cup feta
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Layer bread or hash browns in the dish.
- Sprinkle cooked sausage or protein over the base.
- Add chopped vegetables evenly across the top.
- Sprinkle with half the cheese.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and all seasonings until smooth.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until center is set and top is golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture.
- Let the casserole rest at room temp 20 minutes before baking if refrigerated.
- Add extra cheese or toppings before baking for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 190mg