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What I love about this breakfast:
No mess or work in the morning! Just wake up and pop it in the oven, making it the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning, baby showers, brunch, or even just a regular busy weekday!Leftovers reheat great to enjoy for several days.Easy to adapt based on your own preferences.
How to make Overnight Breakfast Casserole:
Prepare pan by lining the bottom of a 9×13” pan with slices of white bread. (I’ve found that plain old white sandwich bread works best). Sprinkle cheese on top of bread. (I use medium cheddar or Colby jack, but feel free to experiment with your favorite kind of cheese!) Add browned sausage, onions, bell peppers and green chiles on top. (The green chiles add great flavor, and a little bit of spice. Feel free to substitute a mild salsa). Whisk eggs in a mixing bowl. Add milk, salt, paprika, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard and whisk well to combine. Stir the egg mixture as you pour it evenly all over the top of the assembled casserole. Cover baking dish and place in the refrigerator overnight (or refrigerate for at least 6 hours). Bake (uncovered) for 50-60 minutes or until center is set and outside edges are golden brown. Cool for 15 minutes before serving. I like to serve it with fresh avocado slices, to balance out the flavors.
Freezing Instructions:
To Freeze: Prepare the full recipe, but don’t bake it. Cover pan with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then let it come to room temperature before baking according to recipe instructions.
Recipe Variations:
Veggies: Add more veggies or different veggies, like mushrooms or spinach. Use your favorite kind of cheese, if you’d like!Salsa: Substitute salsa for the green chilies.
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