Description
This hearty breakfast casserole is loaded with fluffy eggs, veggies, and hearty meats, making it the perfect dish to kickstart your day. Enjoy it on special occasions, or make it the night before for a quick and easy morning meal.
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Rest Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American