Creamy 6-Ingredient Overnight Breakfast Casserole Magic
A delicious and easy-to-make overnight breakfast casserole perfect for busy mornings. Prep it the night before and bake it in the morning for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (plus overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup diced onions
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard powder.
- Layer bread cubes, cheese, bacon, bell peppers, and onions in the baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until set and golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute bacon with sausage or ham.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- For a crispier top, broil for the last 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg