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    Home » Breakfast Recipes

    Modified: May 10, 2025 · Published: Apr 20, 2012 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Easy Breakfast Casserole

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    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.

    This easy breakfast casserole is a crowd pleaser that can be assembled the night before.

    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.

    bread in a pan

    After you have added your bread slices, it is time to spread on some yummy cheese.

    shredded cheese in a casserole dish

    Then the eggs and milk get poured over the casserole.

    pouring eggs in a casserole dish

    The crumbled bacon gets spread on top before you put this in the oven.

    breakfast casserole with bacon

    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.

    breakfast casserole with bacon
    breakfast casserole with bacon

    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

    Can I make this casserole the night before?

    Yes! Assemble everything the night before, cover it, and store in the fridge. Just bake in the morning for a fresh, hot breakfast.

    Can I freeze leftovers?

    You sure can. Let the casserole cool completely, then wrap portions tightly and freeze. Reheat in the microwave or oven.

    Can I use different meats or veggies?

    Definitely! This recipe is flexible so you can swap in cooked sausage, ham, or chopped veggies based on what your family likes.

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    Easy Breakfast Casserole

    Vicky
    This easy breakfast casserole is a crowd pleaser that can be assembled the night before.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 359 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9X13 Casserole Dish

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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

    Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 251mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 670IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 426mgIron: 1.9mg
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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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