Description
Start your day with this delicious Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole, packed with cheesy goodness and savory flavors. Perfect for busy mornings, this satisfying dish allows you to enjoy a hearty meal without the morning rush. Assemble it the night before, let the flavors meld, and bake it fresh in the morning. Your family will love waking up to its enticing aroma!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked sausage or bacon, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: spices like paprika or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell peppers until softened. Add cooked sausage or bacon and heat through.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk; season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Layer the sautéed mixture in the baking dish. Pour egg mixture over layers and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until puffed and golden brown; a knife inserted should come out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg