Description
Breakfast Egg Casserole brings together hearty eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese for a morning meal that satisfies your hunger. Packed with flavor and simple to prepare, this dish will become your go-to weekend breakfast sensation.
Ingredients
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Protein and Meat:
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage
- 8 large eggs
Vegetables:
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup diced onions
Base and Seasonings:
- 4 slices cubed bread
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350F and coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Crumble 1 cup of breakfast sausage in a skillet, cooking until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Dice ½ cup onions and 1 cup bell peppers, sautéing in the same skillet for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add 2 cups chopped spinach to the skillet, cooking until leaves wilt and release moisture.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl, whisking with 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Fold 4 sliced bread cubes, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and 1 cup shredded cheddar into the egg mixture.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake at 350F for 35 minutes, checking that the center sets and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow casserole to rest 10 minutes before slicing into generous squares.
Notes
- Swap sausage with turkey bacon or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein option that still delivers great flavor.
- Prep vegetables and meat the night before to make morning assembly super quick and streamlined.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular bread cubes with gluten-free bread or skip bread entirely and add extra veggies.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, and reheat individual portions in the microwave for a fast breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg