Hearty Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This hearty overnight breakfast casserole transforms simple ingredients into pure morning magic! Layer bread, cheese, and crispy meats with a custardy egg mixture, refrigerate overnight, then wake up to an effortless, crowd-pleasing breakfast that bakes to golden perfection.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 485kcal
Ingredients
- 7 slices white bread crusts trimmed and cut into cubes
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 lb bacon diced and fried crisp
- 1/2 lb mild breakfast sausage fried crisp
Instructions
- Trim crusts from bread and cut into cubes. Arrange bread cubes in bottom of greased 12x7 inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over bread cubes.
- In large bowl, beat eggs until well combined. Add milk and mix thoroughly.
- Stir salt, pepper, and dry mustard into egg mixture until dissolved.
- Add crispy bacon and sausage to egg mixture, stirring until well blended.
- Pour egg mixture over cheese and bread in casserole dish.
- Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).
- Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake covered for 50-55 minutes until center is set and top is golden brown.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture and absorption
- Cook bacon and sausage completely crisp to prevent soggy casserole
- Can substitute different cheese varieties like Swiss, Gruyere, or pepper jack
- Make up to 2 days ahead for ultimate convenience
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in microwave or low oven
- Double recipe easily fits in 9x13 inch dish for larger crowds
- Add vegetables like bell peppers or onions with the meat if desired
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g