Easy Breakfast Casserole

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Health score
18%
Easy Breakfast Casserole
65 min.
8
357kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and hearty way to kickstart your mornings? Look no further than this Easy Breakfast Casserole! Perfectly designed to serve up to 8 people, this savory dish is not only popular among families and brunch gatherings, but it also combines convenience with exceptional flavor. Imagine waking up to the comforting aromas of eggs, cheese, and crispy bacon wafting through your home!

What makes this casserole truly irresistible is its versatility. Whether you have leftover ham from last night’s dinner or a handful of fresh vegetables in your fridge, this recipe allows for creative customization to suit your taste. The combination of day-old bread soaking up the rich egg mixture, along with vibrant veggies like broccoli and mushrooms, brings together a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

With a cooking time of just over an hour, you can prepare it in advance and let it do its magic in the oven while you enjoy your first cup of coffee. Once it's out and cooled for a bit, the gooey, cheesy goodness awaits your taste buds! Whether you pair it with a fresh fruit salad or simply serve it on its own, this casserole is sure to become a cherished staple in your morning lineup. Don’t miss out on this crowd-pleasing dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple!

Ingredients

  •  eggs 
  • cups cheddar cheese grated
  • slices day-old bread cut into 3/4-inch to 1-inch-wide cubes
  • cups milk 
  • servings salt 
  • servings bell pepper 
  • cup regular corn frozen cooked ( or )
  • 0.5 cup broccoli raw cooked chopped ( or , will turn out crunchier)
  • 0.5 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 0.3 cup green onions sliced
  • cup ham and/or sausage italian cubed cooked
  • slices bacon cooked chopped
  • teaspoon herbs de provence dried fresh chopped (or 1 tablespoon of herbs such as basil, rosemary, or thyme)
  • 0.3 teaspoon curry powder 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Beat eggs, add milk and cheese: Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat the eggs in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in the milk and cheese.
  3. Add the bread and carefully stir until all pieces of bread are moistened (don't over mix or the bread may disintegrate).
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste (if using Italian sausage, you won't need either.) If you have a lot of additions, you might need a couple more eggs to make sure that everything is at least touching some egg mixture. Just whisk in 2 tablespoons of milk for every beaten egg you add.
  5. Bake: Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  6. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish.
  7. Bake in a 350°F oven for 50 minutes to an hour, until the top is browned and the center springs back when touched.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories357kcal
Protein23.79%
Fat49.74%
Carbs26.47%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.08
Glycemic Load
7.73
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
24.966086926668%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:357.48kcal
17.87%
Fat:20.08g
30.9%
Saturated Fat:9.23g
57.68%
Carbohydrates:24.05g
8.02%
Net Carbohydrates:20.71g
7.53%
Sugar:7.77g
8.63%
Cholesterol:172.15mg
57.38%
Sodium:812.77mg
35.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.61g
43.22%
Vitamin C:102.58mg
124.33%
Vitamin A:2965.82IU
59.32%
Selenium:31.8µg
45.42%
Phosphorus:380.24mg
38.02%
Vitamin B2:0.57mg
33.73%
Calcium:334.88mg
33.49%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.58%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.44%
Folate:89.26µg
22.32%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.82%
Vitamin K:19.92µg
18.98%
Zinc:2.84mg
18.91%
Vitamin B3:3.73mg
18.63%
Vitamin B12:1.07µg
17.83%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.56%
Potassium:518.36mg
14.81%
Fiber:3.33g
13.33%
Vitamin E:1.97mg
13.1%
Iron:2.31mg
12.84%
Magnesium:50.07mg
12.52%
Vitamin D:1.65µg
10.98%
Copper:0.13mg
6.59%