Description
This hearty Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and convenient morning meal that combines eggs, cheese, bread, bacon, and vegetables baked into a savory dish. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches, it delivers a comforting blend of flavors and textures with minimal prep and cook time.
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs, whisked
- 2/3 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican cheese blend, mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Main Ingredients
- 5 slices day-old whole wheat bread, cut into cubes
- 4 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup cooked vegetables, chopped (broccoli, corn, bell peppers, onions, or leftovers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to get it ready for baking the casserole.
- Combine egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, shredded cheese, and kosher salt until thoroughly blended.
- Soak bread: Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to prevent the bread from breaking apart too much.
- Add bacon and vegetables: Fold in the cooked bacon pieces and chopped cooked vegetables evenly into the bread and egg mixture.
- Bake the casserole: Transfer the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the top turns golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy your breakfast casserole!
Notes
- Prepare the casserole the night before for an easy morning: assemble and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread, which will absorb the egg mixture better without becoming soggy.
- Use a heavy-based casserole dish with high sides to ensure even cooking and to prevent spills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
