I had a MOPS meeting today and I signed up to bring a hot dish. I had no idea what to make so I turned to Pinterest for inspiration. I typed in "MOPS" and saw lots of ideas for great breakfast dishes. I stumbled upon one that looked simple and I had already had the ingredients on hand. I think we have a winner with this easy breakfast casserole! For more breakfasts casserole ideas check out this Sausage Breakfast Casserole.
Easy Breakfast Casserole
This dish uses a 9x13 casserole pan. If you get on with a cover and carrier, it is easy to bring with your to a gathering.
The number of bread slices you use will depend on the type of bread. I used a smaller wheat bread and 7 slices was enough to cover the pan. If you have larger slices of bread, you will use less.
After you have added your bread slices, it is time to spread on some yummy cheese.
Then the eggs and milk get poured over the casserole.
The crumbled bacon gets spread on top before you put this in the oven.
You can bake this as soon as it's assembled, or refrigerate overnight and bake it in the morning. I love having breakfast assembled already on those busy mornings.
I pulled this out of the oven, popped a lid on it, put it in my Anchor carrier and left. This was at 8:30 AM. The breakfast casserole was served an hour later at the MOPS meeting, still warm and yummy.
This easy breakfast casserole would be great to bring to a potluck, a meeting, or just for a special breakfast at home. I just love that you can make it the night before and just pop it in the oven.
FAQs For Easy Breakfast Casserole
Yes! Assemble everything the night before, cover it, and store in the fridge. Just bake in the morning for a fresh, hot breakfast.
You sure can. Let the casserole cool completely, then wrap portions tightly and freeze. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Definitely! This recipe is flexible so you can swap in cooked sausage, ham, or chopped veggies based on what your family likes.
📖 Recipe
Easy Breakfast Casserole
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 7 slices of wheat bread with the crusts cut off you can use white as well
- 10 oz of a mix of shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese Costco sells this in a big bag
- 8 eggs beaten
- 2 ½ cups of 2 % milk
- 4 oz of crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a 9x13 glass dish with cooking spray.
- Line the dish with the bread with the cut off crusts. 6 pieces just fit and then I cut up the 7th piece to fill in the gaps.
- Spread the cheese evenly over the bread.
- Mix the milk with the beaten eggs and pour slowly over all of the bread and cheese.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the top.
- Refrigerate overnight, then in the morning bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes until cooked through and the top has risen.
Nutrition
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Anonymous says
YYYYEEEESSS!!! I would try it out!! Looks so delicious. This makes me hungry!!
Gaby Godoy de Porras says
Looks yum!!!!! Definitely gonna try it out!!
Liz Bridges says
I am so glad the breakfast recipe was a success for you! It's a special recipe for our family and I actually just made it last weekend myself!
School Sparks Renee says
Wow- easy and looks delicious.
Cranberry Morning says
Looks great! And that is a breakfast that any crowd should love. Nice job.
Sugarr2518 says
Yummy! How delicious does this look? I was debating about whether or not I should make this for Easter...I didn't and I kinda wish I would have. Maybe I will have to use your recipe and make this casserole soon:)