Best 6 Overnight Breakfast Casserole 5 Star Recipes

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**Indulge in a delectable symphony of flavors with our Overnight Breakfast Casserole, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and kick-start your day with sheer delight.**

This exceptional dish seamlessly blends a medley of savory ingredients, each contributing its unique charm to create an unforgettable breakfast experience. From the fluffy, golden-brown crust to the tender, flavorful filling bursting with cheese, vegetables, and protein-packed sausage, every bite promises a harmonious balance of textures and flavors.

**Alongside the Overnight Breakfast Casserole recipe, this article presents a delightful array of additional breakfast casserole recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish:**

* **Cheesy Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole:** A hearty and satisfying casserole that combines the comforting flavors of hash browns, cheese, eggs, and your choice of meat.

* **Veggie-Packed Breakfast Casserole:** A vibrant and colorful casserole brimming with fresh vegetables, eggs, and cheese, perfect for a healthy and wholesome start to the day.

* **Spinach and Artichoke Breakfast Casserole:** A delightfully creamy and cheesy casserole featuring spinach, artichokes, and a hint of garlic, sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

* **Southwestern Breakfast Casserole:** A flavorful fusion of Mexican and American flavors, this casserole boasts a tantalizing blend of corn, black beans, peppers, and cheese, all wrapped in a fluffy egg mixture.

* **Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole:** This convenient casserole is perfect for busy mornings or meal prepping. Simply assemble the casserole the night before, refrigerate it overnight, and pop it in the oven in the morning for a hot and delicious breakfast.

These breakfast casseroles are not just delectable; they are also incredibly versatile. Whether you prefer a classic, cheesy casserole, a veggie-packed delight, or a spicy Southwestern twist, there's a recipe here to suit every taste and dietary preference. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will transform your breakfast routine into an extraordinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LOADED OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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A versatile loaded overnight breakfast casserole dish that can be easy to prep, (pre-cooked meats, pre-shredded cheese) and be made more wholesome (fat-free dairy, turkey breakfast meats). Personally, I saute my ham and sausage in bacon grease!

Provided by SouthernMaster

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Potatoes

Time 10h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound bulk pork sausage
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen pre-cooked hash brown patties, thawed
½ pound diced fully cooked ham
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
12 large eggs
1 ½ cups evaporated milk
½ cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add hash browns, ham, Monterey Jack cheese, dry mustard, and onion powder to sausage; mix to combine. Pour loosely into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Whisk eggs, evaporated milk, half-and-half, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Pour evenly over the hash brown mixture, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Pull from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. Add Cheddar cheese and recover.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue to cook, uncovered, until cheese is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 364.6 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 1129.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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I love this recipe because it is really easy to fix the night before when you are having company the next morning or maybe taking it to work or something. This recipe came from the Telephone Pioneers Cookbook "Calling all Cooks."

Provided by Rhonda Toothaker

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 slices bread, dried or toasted and cubed
1 lb sausage
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle bread cubes into greased 7X12 inch baking dish.
  • Cook sausage and sprinkle along with cheese over the bread cubes.
  • Beat eggs in mixer bowl.
  • Add milk, dry mustard, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Pour over layers.
  • Chill, covered overnight.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until set and golden brown.
  • Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.8, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 203.2, Sodium 827.5, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.1, Protein 20.3

BEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This is my family's favorite breakfast recipe, always served on holiday mornings. It's great when complemented with fruit and resurrection cinnamon rolls. You can assemble this casserole, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight before baking, if desired.

Provided by floyd8090

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) ground sausage roll
⅓ cup water
cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
12 eggs, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and water in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread crescent roll dough out into prepared baking dish to cover the inside of the dish completely. Prick dough all over with a fork.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly set, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and place skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir egg mixture in hot skillet until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes. Break up eggs into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Spread eggs evenly over crescent roll dough, spread sausage over eggs, and top with Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is browned and casserole is hot, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 343 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1089.1 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

OVERNIGHT BRUNCH CASSEROLE



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I love to cook for company and do brunch frequently. Different from most egg bakes, this casserole combines scrambled eggs and a cheese sauce that bake up into a rich and creamy dish. -Candace Hesch, Mosinee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fat-free milk
5 slices reduced-fat American cheese, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups egg substitute
4 large eggs
TOPPING:
3 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat., In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and green onions in remaining butter until tender. Add ham; heat through. Whisk egg substitute and eggs; add to skillet. Cook and stir until almost set. Stir in cheese sauce., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Toss bread cubes with butter. Arrange over egg mixture; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Overnight Breakfast Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by brishar02

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 5 5, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bread, trimmed and cubed
1 lb sausage, cooked and drained
1/4 cup green pepper, cooked (optional)
4 ounces mushrooms, drained (optional)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups milk
6 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Layer in order the bread, sausage, green pepper, mushrooms and cheese. Use a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish. Beat together milk, eggs, salt and pepper. Pour over layered ingredients in pan. Cover with foil. Refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • take out.
  • voila.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 313.3, Sodium 1719, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 29.6

AMISH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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We've enjoyed a few hearty breakfast casseroles while visiting an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the ladies told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this quick and easy breakfast casserole my family loves. -Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound sliced bacon, diced
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your casserole. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, spinach, and kale.
  • Don't overcook the eggs. The eggs should be cooked through, but still slightly soft and fluffy. Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a 9x13 inch baking dish. This is the standard size for a breakfast casserole. If you use a smaller dish, the casserole will be too thick and may not cook evenly.
  • Serve the casserole warm. This is the best way to enjoy the flavors and textures of the dish. You can reheat the casserole in the microwave or oven, or serve it cold.

Conclusion:

Overnight breakfast casseroles are a delicious and easy way to start your day. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can customize them to your own taste. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast or a quick and easy meal, an overnight breakfast casserole is a great option.

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