Description
This Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole is a delicious and convenient make-ahead dish perfect for busy mornings or special occasions. Packed with savory flavors, this casserole features layers of bread, sausage (or bacon), cheese, and vegetables soaked in an egg mixture and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 cups cubed bread (French or sourdough, day-old preferred)
Meat:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage (or bacon, cooked and crumbled)
Cheese:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- Butter or nonstick spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Casserole: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer bread, cooked meat, cheese, bell peppers, and green onions in the dish.
- Mix the Egg Mixture: Whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the casserole, pressing down gently.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize with spinach, mushrooms, or your favorite cheese.
- Freeze baked portions for convenient meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
