Description
Start your morning with a warm and satisfying Flavorful Classic Breakfast Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy brunch, this casserole transforms ordinary mornings into delightful culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups stale bread, cubed (preferably French or sourdough)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 strips of bacon or 1 cup sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs like thyme or parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Place the cubed stale bread in the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Cook bacon or sausage in a skillet until crispy; crumble and add on top of the bread.
- Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened (about 5 minutes) and mix with the meat.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and milk; season with salt, pepper, and herbs before pouring over the bread mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 210mg