On the weekends I like to cook breakfast since Mike is home in the morning. We had an amazing date night last night at a charity dinner Mike’s company sponsors. However we got home late; 11:00pm is late for me *sigh*. What ever happened to, “The bar just closed. Whose house are we going to now?” That’s what growing up will get you. Since it was a late night and an early morning, Mommy loves you Thing 1, I wanted to keep this morning easy. So bring on the breakfast casserole. It only takes 5 minutes to put together. Then you let it soak for 5 minutes, throw it in the oven, and go drink your coffee. Think of this as a savory bread pudding.
I like French bread, a lot, so that’s what I use here. The way my boys eat I need ¾ of the loaf for this recipe, and that means I get to eat the other ¼ loaf all by myself. Bread Therapy!!
Easy Breakfast Casserole
Make this Easy Breakfast Casserole ahead of time when company is in town for a quick breakfast option. It's great for brunch too!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound sausage bacon or ham
- 1 loaf day old french bread cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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If using bacon or sausage, cook meat according to package directions. Chop desired breakfast meat.
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Place cubed bread in a 13? x 9? casserole dish and top with breakfast meat and cheese.
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Beat eggs, milk, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined. Pour over casserole ingredients. Let stand for 5 minutes. {You can use your hands to press the bread into the liquid to help the liquid get soaked up.}
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Bake for 35 minutes. Serve warm.
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