Description
A hearty breakfast casserole filled with eggs, bread, cheese, vegetables, and meats, perfect for feeding a group.
Ingredients
- 4 oz baby spinach
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 12 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 6 chicken sausage links, sliced
- 3 cups bread, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish.
- Whisk eggs until smooth. Add half-and-half and whisk for about 2 minutes. Stir in black pepper and shredded cheese. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add red bell pepper, mushrooms, turkey bacon, and chicken sausage. Cook another 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Add spinach and cook until fully wilted. Remove from heat.
- Spread cubed bread evenly in the casserole dish. Top with the vegetable and meat mixture. Then pour the egg mixture evenly over the top, pressing the bread down slightly.
- Bake uncovered for 65–70 minutes, or until the center is set and lightly golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better absorption. Cook meats and vegetables well; let it rest before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American