Description
A comforting breakfast casserole featuring layers of bread, eggs, cheese, and your choice of savory bits, perfect for lazy weekend mornings or holiday brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of shredded cheese
- 1 cup of diced vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, spinach)
- 1 cup of cooked meat (e.g., sausage, bacon, ham)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Herbs and spices (e.g., thyme, paprika)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Grease a baking dish and layer the bread slices evenly.
- Layer the cooked meat over the bread, sprinkle the diced vegetables, and scatter the shredded cheese on top.
- Pour the egg mixture slowly over the layered ingredients, pressing to help the liquid soak in.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until set in the center and lightly browned on top.
- Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use stale or day-old bread for the best texture. Feel free to customize with your favorite cheeses and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg