Description
Grilled cheese breakfast casserole brings comfort and warmth right to your morning table, turning classic sandwich flavors into a delicious baked breakfast treat that your whole family will devour. Crispy bread, melted cheese, and savory eggs create a hearty morning meal perfect for weekend gatherings or lazy weekend mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 8 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Remove the crusts from 8 slices of white bread and spread 4 tablespoons of softened butter on one side of each slice.
- Slice each buttered bread piece diagonally into triangles to create perfect layering pieces.
- Place the first layer of bread triangles butter-side down to completely cover the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle 1.5 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly across the first bread layer.
- Arrange a second layer of buttered bread triangles on top of the cheese, creating a uniform surface.
- Distribute the remaining 1.5 cups of cheese over the second bread layer.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly with 2 cups whole milk.
- Season the egg mixture with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
- Gently pour the seasoned egg mixture over the bread and cheese layers, ensuring even coverage.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 12-15 minutes so the bread can absorb the liquid.
- Bake uncovered for 42-45 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the center feels firm.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toast your bread triangles slightly before layering for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Select a sharp cheddar or blend of cheeses to add more complexity to the casserole’s taste profile.
- Experiment with add-ins like crispy bacon bits, diced ham, or sautéed vegetables to customize your breakfast dish.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it set and make slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 507 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 245 mg