Breakfast Casserole
A collection of versatile and comforting breakfast casseroles perfect for feeding a crowd, with sweet and savory options to satisfy everyone.
Ingredients
Casserole Base
- 12 large Eggs
- 2 cups Milk, half-and-half, or cream
- 4 cups Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)
- 6 cups Potatoes, hash browns, or bread cubes
Savory Fillings
- 1 lb Breakfast sausage, bacon, ham, or cooked chicken
- 1 cup Vegetables (bell peppers, onions, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc.)
Seasonings and Toppings
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Fresh herbs for topping (optional)
Optional Sweet Ingredients
- 1 cup Fruit (for dessert-style casseroles)
- 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup
Instructions
Preparation
- Choose and prepare the base, deciding on bread, hash browns, or potatoes. Grease a baking dish generously.
- Cook the savory fillings by browning the sausage or bacon. Sauté onions, peppers, and other vegetables until tender.
- Layer the base ingredients in the greased dish, add the savory fillings, and sprinkle with cheese.
Cooking
- Whisk together the eggs with milk or cream, salt, pepper, and other seasonings. Pour slowly over the layered ingredients.
- For overnight casseroles, cover and refrigerate. If baking immediately, let it sit briefly to absorb the egg mixture.
- Bake in a preheated oven until set and lightly browned.
Serving
- Cool before slicing and serve with toppings like herbs, avocado, salsa, or maple syrup.
Notes
For best results, sauté watery ingredients first. Season each layer to enhance flavor.