Classic Beginner-Friendly Breakfast Casserole
This classic breakfast casserole is perfect for beginners, featuring a delightful mix of eggs, bread or potatoes, breakfast meat, and cheese, all baked to golden perfection. It's an easy and satisfying dish for any morning.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Knife (for testing doneness)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole, 2%, or non-dairy alternative)
- 6 slices stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (or 2 cups hash browns/cooked diced potatoes)
- 1 cup cooked breakfast meat (e.g., crumbled sausage, chopped bacon, diced ham)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange bread cubes or spread hash browns/potatoes evenly in the greased dish.
- Distribute cooked breakfast meat, onion, and bell peppers over the base layer, then sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
Cooking
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the baking dish, ensuring everything is moistened.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the center is set and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture. This casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated, then baked in the morning for a quick breakfast.