Classic Easy Breakfast Casserole with Few Ingredients
This classic easy breakfast casserole is perfect for a crowd, featuring eggs, bread, cheese, and optional breakfast meat. It's simple to prepare and bakes up golden brown and delicious.
Equipment
- Baking dish (9x13 inch)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed (e.g., sourdough, challah, or sandwich bread)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled OR cooked bacon, crumbled optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the cubed day-old bread evenly at the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Assembly
- Sprinkle the cooked breakfast meat (if using) and about half (3/4 cup) of the shredded cheddar cheese over the bread.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of cheese over the top.
Baking
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and lightly golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a richer casserole, you can add a splash of heavy cream to the egg mixture. You can also customize by adding vegetables like diced bell peppers, onions, or spinach.