In the morning rush, a quick and easy breakfast can be a lifesaver. An overnight breakfast casserole is a perfect solution for busy mornings. It's a simple dish that is prepared the night before and baked in the morning, so you can wake up to a delicious, hot breakfast that is ready to eat. Overnight breakfast casseroles are versatile and can be customized to your liking, with a wide range of ingredients to choose from, such as eggs, cheese, bread, vegetables, and meat. Whether you prefer a savory or sweet casserole, there is a recipe to suit your taste.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
OVERNIGHT SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
We're obsessed with this easy slow cooker breakfast recipe. Layer the ingredients overnight and wake to savory, breakfast perfection.
Provided by Jones Dairy Farm
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Jones Dairy Farm
Time 6h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- In medium bowl combine eggs and cream; whisk until well combined. Sprinkle onion powder, salt and both peppers over egg mixture while whisking. Whisk until completely combined. Set aside.
- In slow cooker, combine hash browns and about 1/2 of each of Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, sausage, sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Using fingers, gently toss until combined. Pour egg mixture over top; if necessary use spatula to smooth out top.
- Set aside about 1/2 of remaining mozzarella cheese (approximately 2 ounces). Sprinkle remaining ingredients over top of casserole. Cover slow cooker and cook for 6-8 hours on low or until center is cooked through. A thermometer inserted into center should read 160 degrees F.
- Sprinkle casserole with remaining cheese, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 361.6 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 978.6 mg, Sugar 1 g
CHEESY OVERNIGHT BACON AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Yummy and simple. I skipped the overnight part and cooked immediately. Feel free to substitute cooked ham or sausage or kielbasa or half and half instead of bacon. Recipe courtesy of The Food Charlatan.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray or grease with butter.
- Place the shredded cheese in the dish and sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour. Toss together with your fingers to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle bacon evenly over cheese.
- Beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, dry mustard, onion, garlic, and paprika.
- Pour over the bacon and cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325 and bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the center is set and the top has browned.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.6, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 358.2, Sodium 1578.7, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 28.3
SLOW-COOKER OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
There's nothing better than waking up to a full breakfast made and ready to eat, especially around the holidays or when you have people staying the night. This crowd-pleaser layers hash brown potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, chiles and spices for a Southwest spin.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spread the bacon and sausage onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing halfway through with a flat metal spatula, until their fat renders and both are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to paper towels to drain and discard their fat.
- Coat the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer half the hash brown potatoes with half the bacon and sausage. Place the canned tomatoes and chiles in a sieve and press as much liquid out of them as possible; discard the liquid. Transfer the tomatoes and chiles to a bowl and toss with the pepper Jack cheese, red onion and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Layer half the mixture over the meats, then repeat the layering with the remaining potatoes, bacon and sausage and cheese and vegetable mixture.
- Whisk the eggs, milk, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then pour over the casserole mixture. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella, then cover and cook on low until the eggs are set and have become a custard, about 7 hours. Turn off the heat, uncover and let rest for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.
VEGETARIAN OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
A vegetarian remake of the classic overnight breakfast sausage casserole. In addition to swapping out meat for vegetarian ingredients, I changed the spices from the standard version. If you don't like these ones, use your own favorites. Nutmeg and rubbed sage are a nice combination.
Provided by Ann
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 9h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in oregano and garlic salt. Add chives and saute for 1 minute. Add vegetarian crumbles and mushrooms. Continue cooking until mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes. Drain excess moisture and set aside.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix in curry powder and salt. Add milk and mix thoroughly. Stir in stuffing until all the bread is soaked. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Fold in mushroom mixture from the skillet.
- Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour in casserole mixture. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) the next morning.
- Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Uncover casserole and continue baking until top is browned, about 30 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 977 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
SLOW COOKER OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Wake up relaxed, refreshed and ready to eat, with this great dish from Johnsonville. Let your favorite breakfast ingredients simmer and meld together overnight and you'll have the perfect morning meal ready whenever you wake up!
Provided by Johnsonville Sausage
Categories Breakfast
Time 8h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook sausage according to package directions; cut into 1/4-inch slices; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine green onions, red pepper, chilies and cilantro; set aside.
- Spray the interior of a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker with vegetable cooking spray.
- Layer one-third of the hash browns, sausage, green onion mixture and cheese into crock.
- Repeat layers twice.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over layered ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until thermometer inserted into the center reads 160ºF.
- Serve.
OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST/BRUNCH CASSEROLE
This is different than your average breakfast casserole. It is so yummy and easy to put together. You can easily make this into a light dish by substituting egg beaters and light cheese. I've made it both ways and both are equally good! Also, if you cut the recipe in half, use 2 whole eggs and 1 egg white. If you're a vegetarian, this is also good without bacon!
Provided by Melanie2590
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Place bread cubes into pan, followed by bacon, spinach, and mushrooms. Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Beat eggs together with milk, salt, and mustard. Pour over bread mixture.
- Cover pan tightly and refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hours.
- When ready to cook, remove pan from fridge and let sit at room temperature while oven preheats.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 138.4, Sodium 876.1, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 14.4
OVERNIGHT HASH BROWNS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
Make and share this Overnight Hash Browns Breakfast Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sooz Cooks
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a 9 X 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook sausage until browned, stirring to crumble; drain well.
- Place croutons in the pan.
- Sprinkle sausage over croutons.
- Top with 1 cup of the cheese.
- Beat together eggs, milk, mustard and salt and pour over the top of the cheese.
- Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix potato soup with milk and pour over the top of the casserole.
- Cover with the hash browns.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 801.2, Fat 49.5, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 354.3, Sodium 1767, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 33.6
OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE - SOUTHWEST STYLE
This is a great breakfast casserole with a distinct Southwest flair. It's makes a great choice for those busy mornings such as holidays or when you have a house full of guests and you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. All the preparation is done the night before, making it much easier for you. And you'll wake...
Provided by Vickie Parks
Categories Breakfast Casseroles
Time 8h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Spray a 6-quart crock pot with nonstick spray (or add crock pot liner to slow cooker crockery).
- 2. Heat water into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausages and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until water has evaporated. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 6 to 7 minutes or until pork juice runs clear, turning frequently for even cooking. When sausage is fully cooked, cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the green onions, bell peppers, chilies and cilantro; set aside.
- 4. Layer 1/3 of the hash browns, sausage bits, green onion mixture and cheese. Repeat layers two more times.
- 5. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the top of the casserole.
- 6. Cover crock pot, set heat level to Low, and cook for 7 to 8 hours (internal temperature should reach 160°F). Garnish each serving with a generous spoonful of salsa and a slice of avocado on the side, if desired.
Tips:
- Choose a Casserole Dish Wisely: Select a casserole dish that is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients comfortably and is oven-safe.
- Prep and Chop Ingredients in Advance: Save time by prepping and chopping vegetables, cheese, and other ingredients beforehand.
- Ensure Even Cooking: Arrange ingredients evenly in the casserole dish to promote uniform cooking.
- Don't Overmix: Avoid overmixing the casserole batter, as this can result in a dense texture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Allow the casserole to chill overnight for optimal flavor and texture development.
- Bake Carefully: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven and monitor the cooking time to prevent overcooking or undercooking.
- Let It Rest: Before serving, let the casserole rest for a few minutes to ensure it holds its shape and flavors meld together.
Conclusion:
With a variety of recipes to choose from, the overnight breakfast casserole emerges as a versatile and convenient culinary option. Whether you prefer savory or sweet flavors, gluten-free or traditional ingredients, these recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and tastes. By following the tips and techniques outlined in this article, you can create a delicious and satisfying overnight breakfast casserole that will kickstart your day with a hearty and wholesome meal. So, gather your ingredients, choose your favorite recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that promises a delightful breakfast experience every morning!
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