Breakfast Casserole - Overnight Recipe

Name: Breakfast Casserole - Overnight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped button mushrooms; 1 cup chopped broccoli; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes; 2 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled; 1/3 cup nonfat cottage cheese; 2/3 cup egg substitute; 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1
Spray a skillet with nonstick spray. Cook mushrooms, broccoli, red pepper and onion in the skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and any liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes.
2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together hash brown potatoes, crumbled bacon and cottage cheese. Stir in cooked vegetables, egg substitute, 1/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese and pepper.
3
Spray a 2 quart (11- by 7-inch) rectangular dish with nonstick spray. Spoon potato mixture into dish. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
4
To bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake, covered, for 35 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, casserole is softly set and a knife inserted off center comes out clean. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Per serving: 189 calories (24 percent from fat), 7 grams total fat (2 grams saturated), 89 milligrams cholesterol, 18 grams carbohydrates, 7 grams protein, 279 milligrams sodium, 4 grams dietary fiber.
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Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/25/3981453/eating-for-life-overnight-breakfast.html#storylink=cpy

275

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped button mushrooms, 1 cup chopped broccoli, 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 green onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Casserole - Overnight 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.

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Breakfast Casserole - Overnight

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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