Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This cheesy, delicious, and easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole is chock full of hearty bacon, ham, cheeses, and spinach. It can be put together the night before and just popped in the oven in the morning.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon cooked to a desired crispness and crumbled
- 1 (8-ounce) loaf of French bread cut into 2-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups skim milk
- ½ cup diced ham
- 1 to 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and milk; whisk the two until well blended.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon, ham, spinach, cheeses and ground nutmeg; season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Add the bread; mix it all until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the mixture into previously prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Cover the casserole with foil and refrigerate it overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for 50 minutes or until the eggs are cooked and the top is puffed and golden brown.
- Let it stand for several minutes before serving.
Notes
- The casserole can be made and refrigerated up to 48 hours ahead of baking.
- Store leftover baked casserole airtight in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Store it in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 213mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 0.9mg
