Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking Spray; 1/3 cup chopped green onions, divided; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 3/4 pound lean ground pork; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup fat-free milk; 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute; 3 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 6 (1-ounce) slices white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Servings: persons

Cooking Spray
1/3 cup chopped green onions, divided
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
3/4 pound lean ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fat-free milk
1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute
3 large eggs
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
6 (1-ounce) slices white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1/4 cup onions, Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt, fennel, and garlic; saute 6 minutes or until pork is done, stirring to crumble. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
2
Combine remaining onions (about 1 1/3 tablespoons), remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, milk, and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Add pork mixture, 1/2 cup cheese, and bread; stir to combine. Pour into an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
4
Uncover dish; let stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake at 350u00b0 for 50 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
5
This recipe was updated for the November, 2012 25th anniversary issue.

572

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking Spray, 1/3 cup chopped green onions, divided, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead 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.

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

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