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Breakfast Casserole Recipe

These breakfast casserole recipes are perfect make ahead meals because they chill overnight in order to form the delicate egg custard. 

=Try mixing cheeses, such as Swiss, Cheddar, Mozzarella and Parmesan 

=For a Southwestern zip, add 1 finely diced serrrano chile and about 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to the egg and milk mixture.  Serve with Homemade Salsa and sour cream. 

=For an Italian flavor add any combination of the following: 3/4 teaspoon Italian herb mix (usually thyme, rosemary and basil), 1/4 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds and 2 minced garlic cloves.  

=Use all turkey sausage or use well-drained ground beef/ground pork or do a mixture  

=Omit meats for a vegetarian breakfast casserole

Make Ahead Checklist

One or two days ahead, brown sausage or bacon and store in sealed container

Entire recipe is to be made one day in advance

Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Serves 6-8

6 large eggs

2 cups milk

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dry mustard

4 slices white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 

1 pound pork or turkey sausage, browned and drained on paper towels

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded.  

Beat eggs, add milk, salt and mustard, mixing well. Grease bottom of 9 x 13 baking dish with softened butter. Layer in bread cubes, the sausage, then cheese. Pour egg mixture over the top. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting. 

NOTE: For 8 people use 5-6 slices of bread and 8 eggs.

Breakfast Casserole Recipe with Potatoes and Bacon
Serves 6

1 cup frozen hash brown potatoes

1/3 cup onion, chopped

1/4 green pepper, chopped

8-10 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup milk

5 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

Pinch of ground red pepper

Paprika 

Preheat oven to 350º.  Thaw frozen potatoes on baking sheet or large plate.  Absorb any excess liquid before proceeding.  Spread potatoes in lightly greased 9x13" baking dish.  Top with onion, bell pepper, bacon and cheese.   Mix remaining ingredients except paprika.  Pour over all.  Sprinkle with paprika.  Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean.  Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting into squares.