All-Purpose Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Name: All-Purpose Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CASSEROLE BASE:; 6 slices Texas Toast, Or Other Thick Sliced Bread, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes; 8 whole Eggs; 2 cups Milk; 1-1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce; FOR THE VEGETARIAN VERSION:; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 16 ounces, weight Sliced Mushrooms; 3 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 18 ounces, weight Frozen, Chopped Spinach, Defrosted And All Liquid Drained/squeezed Out; 8 ounces, weight Fontina Cheese, Shredded; FOR THE SAUSAGE AND CHEESE VERSION:; 1 pound Breakfast Sausage, Cooked Until Browned, Drained; 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

FOR THE CASSEROLE BASE:
6 slices Texas Toast, Or Other Thick Sliced Bread, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
8 whole Eggs
2 cups Milk
1-1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
FOR THE VEGETARIAN VERSION:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Onion, Chopped
16 ounces, weight Sliced Mushrooms
3 cloves Garlic, Chopped
18 ounces, weight Frozen, Chopped Spinach, Defrosted And All Liquid Drained/squeezed Out
8 ounces, weight Fontina Cheese, Shredded
FOR THE SAUSAGE AND CHEESE VERSION:
1 pound Breakfast Sausage, Cooked Until Browned, Drained
8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

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For the vegetarian toppings:
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Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chopped onions and saute until softened, then add in the sliced mushrooms and chopped garlic. Stir until evenly combined and saute until the mushrooms have softened and caramelized. Break up the drained spinach and stir it into the mushroom mixture until evenly distributed. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use.
3
For the casserole assembly:
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Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Scatter the bread cubes along the bottom of the pan. Cover the bread with desired toppings according to the vegetarian or the sausage and cheese version ingredients lists above.
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In a large bowl combine the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Whisk until evenly combined. Pour over the casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6
The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 F. Pull the casserole from the refrigerator and set it on the counter to let it come to room temperature. Top with desired cheese (listed above). Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CASSEROLE BASE:, 6 slices Texas Toast, Or Other Thick Sliced Bread, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes, 8 whole Eggs, 2 cups Milk, and more.

Yes, All-Purpose Breakfast Casserole falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

All-Purpose Breakfast Casserole

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