Classic Meal Prep Breakfast Casserole
This hearty and customizable breakfast casserole is perfect for meal prepping. Enjoy a warm and satisfying breakfast in minutes by preparing it ahead of time.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- large bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk dairy, almond, or oat
- 4-6 slices bread stale is fine, cubed) OR 2 cups cooked diced potatoes (hash browns or roasted chunks
- 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage, ham, or bacon crumbled or diced (or vegetarian alternative)
- 1 cup mixed vegetables diced (onions, bell peppers, spinach, kale - chosen by user)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack, Colby blend
Seasonings
- Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook any raw meat or vegetables; sauté onions and bell peppers, cook and crumble sausage or bacon, and wilt spinach. Cube bread or cook potatoes.
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread the cubed bread or cooked potatoes evenly on the bottom.
- Layer the cooked meat and sautéed vegetables over the bread or potato.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and seasonings in a large bowl until well combined and frothy.
- Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients, gently pressing down any floating items, then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Baking
- Cover and refrigerate overnight for best results, or preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking immediately.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving for cleaner cuts.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the egg mixture. You can also customize the vegetables and cheese to your liking.