Description
This Super Easy Egg Casserole is a hearty, customizable breakfast bake featuring eggs, cheese, and bread or hash browns. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices of bread, cubed (or 2 cups of frozen hash browns)
- ½ cup diced onions (optional)
- ½ cup diced bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cube the bread and spread it evenly in the bottom of the dish, or use hash browns as a base.
- Sprinkle the onions and bell peppers evenly over the bread or hash browns.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can prep the casserole the night before and bake it in the morning.
- Try different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for variety.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
