Description
This Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and satisfying morning meal that can be prepared the night before, making breakfast a breeze. Packed with savory sausage or bacon, eggs, cheese, and veggies, this hearty casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a family breakfast.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage or bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups cubed French bread or sandwich bread (day-old works best)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add bread cubes, cooked sausage or bacon, cheese, bell peppers, and onion. Stir gently to combine. Pour into the baking dish and cover. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until set and golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Customize with different cheeses, veggies, or cooked ham.
- Reheats well and great for feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
