Best 7 5 Star Breakfast Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of breakfast casseroles! Many people cherish breakfast as the most important meal of the day, and starting it off right with a delectable 5-star breakfast casserole will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and energized. These extraordinary dishes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to incorporate your favorite flavors and ingredients. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet casserole, there's a recipe out there to suit your unique preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with delightful aromas and flavors as we explore the best recipes for a 5-star breakfast casserole.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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The Best Breakfast Casserole is a thick and creamy egg base with shredded potatoes, chunks of ham and flavorful cheese blends that bakes up in no time. Make ahead or enjoy the morning of during the holidays!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 ounces frozen shredded potatoes
salt and pepper
12 eggs
2 cup half and half
1 teaspoon season salt
1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese (grated)
2 cup chopped ham (Or your preferred meat, sausage would also be great)

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Add the frozen and shredded potatoes to the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs together. Then add half and half, season salt, cheddar cheese, pepper jack, and chopped ham.
  • Pour over the top of the frozen potatoes. Cover with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 90 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 206 mg, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This is my family's favorite breakfast recipe, always served on holiday mornings. It's great when complemented with fruit and resurrection cinnamon rolls. You can assemble this casserole, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight before baking, if desired.

Provided by floyd8090

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) ground sausage roll
⅓ cup water
cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
12 eggs, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and water in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crescent roll dough out into prepared baking dish to cover the inside of the dish completely. Prick dough all over with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly set, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir egg mixture in hot skillet until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes. Break up eggs into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Spread eggs evenly over crescent roll dough, spread sausage over eggs, and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is browned and casserole is hot, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 343 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1089.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

AMISH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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We've enjoyed a few hearty breakfast casseroles while visiting an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the ladies told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this quick and easy breakfast casserole my family loves. -Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

LOADED OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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A versatile loaded overnight breakfast casserole dish that can be easy to prep, (pre-cooked meats, pre-shredded cheese) and be made more wholesome (fat-free dairy, turkey breakfast meats). Personally, I saute my ham and sausage in bacon grease!

Provided by SouthernMaster

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Potatoes

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound bulk pork sausage
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen pre-cooked hash brown patties, thawed
½ pound diced fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
12 large eggs
1 ½ cups evaporated milk
½ cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add hash browns, ham, Monterey Jack cheese, dry mustard, and onion powder to sausage; mix to combine. Pour loosely into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Whisk eggs, evaporated milk, half-and-half, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Pour evenly over the hash brown mixture, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Pull from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. Add Cheddar cheese and recover.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue to cook, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 364.6 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 1129.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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I love this recipe because it is really easy to fix the night before when you are having company the next morning or maybe taking it to work or something. This recipe came from the Telephone Pioneers Cookbook "Calling all Cooks."

Provided by Rhonda Toothaker

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bread, dried or toasted and cubed
1 lb sausage
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle bread cubes into greased 7X12 inch baking dish.
  • Cook sausage and sprinkle along with cheese over the bread cubes.
  • Beat eggs in mixer bowl.
  • Add milk, dry mustard, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Pour over layers.
  • Chill, covered overnight.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
  • Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.8, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 203.2, Sodium 827.5, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 20.3

BUTTERY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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The word "buttery" in the title refers to croissants, which make an especially rich foundation for this golden-topped baked breakfast classic. Toasting the croissants before building the casserole adds caramelized notes that can stand up to the bits of browned sausage, sage and melted Gruyère strewn throughout. Make this the night before a special breakfast or brunch, then pop it in the oven an hour before you plan to serve it.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, brunch, casseroles, main course

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound croissants (about 5 to 7), split in half lengthwise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, more for baking dish
1 bunch scallions (6 to 7), white and light green parts thinly sliced, greens reserved
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
8 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces Gruyère, grated (2 cups)
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 500 degrees. Spread croissants on a large baking sheet and toast, cut side up, until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes (watch carefully to see that they do not burn). Let cool, then tear into large bite-size pieces.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil. Add sliced scallions and sausage meat; cook, breaking up meat with a fork, until mixture is well browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in sage, and remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl, toss together croissants and sausage mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Lightly oil a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Turn croissant mixture into pan, spreading it out evenly over the bottom. Pour custard into pan, pressing croissants down gently to help absorb the liquid. Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • When you're ready to bake the casserole, heat oven to 350 degrees. Scatter the remaining grated cheese over the top of the casserole. Transfer to oven and bake until casserole is golden brown and firm to the touch, 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish with sliced scallion tops before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 546, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 694 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE SUPREME



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Make and share this Breakfast Casserole Supreme recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gramma Connie Verbe

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 9x13 inch casserole, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup margarine
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 -3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 (24 ounce) bag frozen hash brown potatoes
12 eggs, beaten
1/2 lb cooked crumbled bacon or 1/2-1 lb sausage
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Melt margarine and place in the bottom of 9" by 13" baking pan.
  • Spread potatoes (still frozen is okay) in bottom of the pan.
  • Sprinkle chopped vegetables over potatoes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle meat over potatoes and vegetables.
  • Note: At this point you may continue or casserole may be refrigerated overnight.
  • Pour beaten eggs over potatoes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
  • Bake another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let set for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Cut into 2.5"-3" squares and serve with a spatula. Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 225.5, Sodium 591.7, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 19.1

Tips:

  • For a creamy and rich casserole, use a combination of milk, heavy cream, and sour cream.
  • Grate the cheese yourself for a fresher, more flavorful taste.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a complex flavor profile. A good combination is cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Cook the casserole until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of toast, fruit, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Breakfast casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients and it's also a perfect make-ahead meal. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a breakfast casserole recipe that everyone will love.

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