Best 7 Easy Cheesy Breakfast Casserole Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Kickstart your day with a delectable and hearty Easy Cheesy Breakfast Casserole, a culinary symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This savory dish is a perfect blend of fluffy eggs, tender hash browns, and a symphony of melted cheeses, all harmoniously united in a cheesy, golden-brown crust. It's a one-pan wonder that's incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite mix-ins like crispy bacon, sautéed vegetables, or diced ham. Whether you're hosting a delightful brunch or preparing a quick and satisfying weekday breakfast, this casserole is sure to become a family favorite.

Additional recipes included in the article offer a delightful array of breakfast options to suit every palate. Indulge in the classic French Toast Casserole, a delightful combination of bread, eggs, and milk, baked to perfection and topped with a sweet syrup. For a protein-packed start, try the hearty Sausage and Egg Casserole, featuring layers of savory sausage, eggs, and a medley of vegetables, all enveloped in a fluffy breadcrumb topping. If you're craving a sweet and tangy twist, the Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Casserole is a delightful choice, bursting with the flavors of fresh blueberries and a hint of lemon zest. And for those seeking a gluten-free alternative, the Zucchini and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is a nutritious and delicious option, featuring a medley of vegetables and a flavorful blend of spices.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY AMISH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole image

This hearty casserole has bacon, eggs, hash browns, and three different cheeses all baked into a comforting breakfast dish, perfect for feeding a crowd.

Provided by parothstein

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Potatoes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 sweet onion, chopped
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
9 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups small curd cottage cheese
1 ¼ cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir bacon and onion until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain. Transfer bacon and onion to a large bowl. Stir in potatoes, eggs, Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, and Swiss cheese. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until eggs are set and cheese is melted, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 187.5 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 608.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

CHEESY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Cheesy Breakfast Casserole image

The best and easiest make-ahead breakfast casserole loaded with sausage, potatoes and cheesy goodness!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small russet potatoes, diced
4 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon hot sauce, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 Italian sausage links, casing removed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Place potatoes and 1/4 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and place into microwave for 4-5 minutes, or until tender; drain well and set aside. In a large glass measuring cup or another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper, to taste; set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in bell peppers and potatoes until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar cheese until well combined. Place sausage mixture evenly into the baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over the top and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.* Place into oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are firm. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

CHEESY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Cheesy Sausage Breakfast Casserole image

Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
6 large eggs
21/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
12 ounces white bread, cubed (about 1/2 loaf)
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil, plus more for the dish
1/2 pound pork or turkey country sausage, casings removed

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking it up into smaller pieces, until it begins to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Remove from the heat to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, milk, sage and parsley in a large bowl. Add the cubed bread, sausage-vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush a medium casserole dish with oil. Pour the chilled bread mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the casserole to the oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. (If the top of the casserole starts to get too brown, cover it with aluminum foil.) Remove to a rack to cool slightly. Serve hot or warm.

EASY CHEESY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Easy Cheesy Breakfast Casserole image

I tried this at a ladies brunch and had to have the recipe. I have made many times - my family loves it!

Provided by Gypsie Arnold

Categories     Breakfast Casseroles

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 c shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese
4 eggs
1 c milk
1 c baking mix (bisquick, pioneer, or other brand)
1 - 4 oz can(s) green chilis drained

Steps:

  • 1. Beat eggs.
  • 2. Mix cheese, milk, baking mix, chilis into beaten eggs.
  • 3. Spray 9x13 baking dish or pan with butter spray. Pour in mixture and bake in pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until lightly golden on top and toothpick inserted comes clean. Cut into squares to serve.

CHEESY TATER TOT® BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Cheesy Tater Tot® Breakfast Casserole image

This is a recipe for a cheesy Tater Tot® breakfast casserole we whipped together for the family with both our hearts and tummies on Christmas morning. It is amazing! Enjoy!

Provided by Heidi Hawkeye

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
1 pound bacon
1 pound bulk pork sausage
3 ½ cups frozen bite-sized potato nuggets (such as Tater Tots®)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 cups grated Colby-Jack cheese, divided
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool.
  • Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat and add sausage. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Crumble cooled bacon.
  • Place potato nuggets in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, distributed evenly. Drizzle evenly with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of Colby-Jack cheese.
  • Mix eggs, milk, onion, 1/2 of the bacon and sausage, mustard, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour into the baking dish. Add remaining Colby-Jack cheese, bacon, and sausage.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set and cheese is melted, about 1 hour. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 258.7 mg, Fat 47 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 1338 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY CHEESY BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Easy Cheesy Breakfast Casserole image

Make and share this Easy Cheesy Breakfast Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JDrake

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces breakfast sausage, crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
6 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup crumbled feta
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 tablespoon oil
1 (20 ounce) package shredded hash browns

Steps:

  • Cook sausage on medium heat 5 min, until brown and crumbly. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook 5 min until tender.
  • Beat eggs in large bowl. Add milk, seasonings, and cheese. Mix well.
  • Pour oil in large skillet, coat bottom. Spread hash browns on bottom and up sides of pan. Pour egg mix on top. Cover and cook on medium 10-15 min, until eggs are set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995.7, Fat 64.2, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 401.7, Sodium 2025.8, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 42.2

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



Cheesy Cauliflower Breakfast Casserole image

I love finding new ways to add veggies to my meals. This cauliflower breakfast casserole swaps in riced cauliflower for the usual hash browns to make it not only keto-friendly but also a real crowd-pleasing addition to the brunch rotation. -Robyn Warren, Lakeway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bacon strips, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet onion
1/2 large sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 large green pepper, chopped
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
4 cups frozen riced cauliflower, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan. , Add onion and chopped peppers to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 6-8 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and ricotta. Stir in riced cauliflower, shredded cheeses, bacon, onion mixture, pepper and salt. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Cool baked casserole completely; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your casserole. Use high quality cheese, and make sure the eggs are fresh.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole is done when the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Overcooking will make the casserole dry and tough.
  • Let the casserole cool slightly before serving: This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include salsa, sour cream, guacamole, and hot sauce.
  • Make ahead: This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. This makes it a great option for busy mornings.

Conclusion:

This cheesy breakfast casserole is a delicious and easy way to start your day. It's perfect for busy mornings, and it can be made ahead of time. With its creamy cheese sauce, fluffy eggs, and savory sausage, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Related Topics