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A freshly baked balanced breakfast casserole, golden brown and bubbly.

Hearty Herb & Cheese Breakfast Casserole

A savory and satisfying breakfast casserole featuring eggs, cheese, herbs, and your favorite breakfast meats and vegetables. It's an ideal dish for feeding a crowd or enjoying throughout the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 slices

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk whole milk recommended
  • 7 slices Bread cubed (stale sourdough or multigrain)
  • 1 cup Cooked Sausage or Bacon crumbled (pork sausage or turkey bacon)
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack blend
  • 1/2 cup Yellow Bell Pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup Onion diced
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach

Seasonings

  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Herbs such as Italian seasoning or a mix of basil/oregano

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.

Cooking the Filling

  • In a large skillet, sauté diced bell pepper and onion over medium heat until tender-crisp (5-7 minutes).
  • Add spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts.
  • Evenly spread the cooked sausage/bacon, sautéed bell pepper, onion, and spinach over the bread in the baking dish.

Assembling the Casserole

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs until well combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, meat, and vegetables in the baking dish.
  • Gently press down on the bread cubes with a fork to ensure they absorb the egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously over the top of the casserole.

Baking

  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is set in the center and golden brown.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can caramelize the onions before adding the bell pepper. This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning for a quick breakfast. Cover with foil if the top starts to brown too quickly. Serve with a side of fresh fruit for a complete meal.