Best 5 Breakfast Casserole Easy Flexible Recipes

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Starting the day with a wholesome and delightful breakfast casserole is a perfect way to nourish your body and set the tone for a productive day. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, creating a breakfast casserole that is both easy to make and versatile enough to accommodate your preferences is a breeze. From classic egg-based casseroles to indulgent pancake and French toast bakes, the options are endless. This article will guide you through a collection of the best breakfast casserole recipes that are not only simple to prepare but also offer the flexibility to suit your dietary needs and taste preferences.

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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

EASY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This recipe is as good as any classic ham and egg casserole dish. From start to finish, it takes about 1 hour - there's no overnight soak! Delicious, even for the picky eater. Also, a nice way to use up leftover vegetables and ham.

Provided by cheryl

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 slices bread, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped ham
7 eggs
½ cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread bread cubes in a 8x12-inch casserole dish.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and green pepper; cook and stir until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl; mix in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in mushroom-ham mixture and cheeses. Pour into the casserole dish. Stir well to moisten the bread cubes. Cover baking dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, about 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until top starts to brown, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 191.8 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 581.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

EASY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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

Provided by Merlot

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups dry chicken stove top stuffing mix (from the canister)
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups cubed ham (or use Bob Evans Sausage, cooked, drained well, and crumbled)
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Lightly grease a 9 x 12 baking dish.
  • Mix all the ingredients together.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 217.2, Sodium 421.6, Carbohydrate 4.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 13.6

QUICK AND EASY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Make this Quick and Easy Breakfast Casserole your go-to for spur-of-the-moment brunches! No need to plan ahead to get a hot-out-of-the-oven strata-this easy breakfast casserole with sausage, eggs and cheddar cheese is super simple to make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Sausage

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 slices white bread, torn into bite-size pieces
1 lb. breakfast pork sausage, cooked, drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp. pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Place bread in 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray; top with sausage and cheese.
  • Whisk remaining ingredients until blended; pour over ingredients in pan.
  • Bake 40 to 45 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 180 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 16 g

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from Southern Living Magazine but tweaked a bit by me. It's great for an early-morning breakfast or brunch for a crowd, because you can do most of the work ahead of time and just throw it in the oven the morning you want to serve it.

Provided by MaryMc

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 9h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb pork sausage or 2 cups cubed cooked ham
6 cups cubed bread (French bread or a chewy, rustic white bread is good)
1/4 lb medium cheddar, shredded
1/4 lb swiss cheese, shredded
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink; drain well.
  • Place bread cubes in a lightly greased 9" X 13" baking pan.
  • Sprinkle bread evenly with cheese, and top with sausage (or ham).
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce and pour evenly over sausage mixture.
  • Cover and chill casserole for 8 hours (may be frozen at this point, and thawed before cooking).
  • Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes, or until set.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • To achieve a smooth and lump-free casserole, whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly before adding them to the casserole dish.
  • For a crispy and golden-brown top, sprinkle some grated cheese or breadcrumbs on top of the casserole before baking.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of fillings and toppings. For example, you could add crumbled sausage, diced ham, chopped vegetables, or even leftover roasted chicken to the casserole.
  • If you're short on time, you can prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, simply bake it according to the recipe instructions.
  • Breakfast casseroles are a great way to feed a crowd. They're also perfect for potlucks and holiday brunches.

Conclusion:

Breakfast casseroles are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With countless variations to choose from, there's sure to be a breakfast casserole recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for an easy and satisfying meal, give one of these recipes a try!

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