Cinnamon Raisin Breakfast Casserole. For example: if an ingredient calls for 4 cups, and you doubled the recipe, it will automatically change to 8 cups. Here’s a few options…. 1 tsp. My office doesn’t have an oven so I’m trying to think of ways around this hurdle. Do you think it will affect the dish in any major way? Used 1C. Excited to make this for Valentines Day brunch! I'm Amanda... a wife, mother of two rambunctious kiddos, photography nerd, and bacon lover! No problem! This Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole is just that. Measurements like this make me crazy when using cups makes much more sense. There are less than 10 ingredients in this whole situation. In the instructions, if I say “use 4 cups of cheese”, you will have to realize that since you doubled it, you use 8 cups, not 4. Who doesn't love free stuff? Learn how your comment data is processed. Two things: I have a leftover nice baguette that will be hard, about 5 days old, when I plan to prep and refrigerate to be eaten the next morning. Don’t like sausage? 1) I may mix in the cheese and sausage in with the bread a bit better next time, so that the whole dish gets the salty, cheesy goodness, Hi Dave I’m SO happy to hear that you loved this recipe!! If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the casserole dish with foil. But you can totally customize it by adding in all sorts of vegetables like mushrooms, onions, jalapeno peppers, or tomatoes to make it even more flavorful. *I toast my bread before incorporating it into the casserole, but this step is optional. When we want to dress up our breakfast casserole a bit we go to this sweeter version with maple sausage and brioche bread. So happy to hear you enjoy the casserole, Angela! I served a nice fruit salad on the side. Do you need to grease the pan? So I’m trying it for 5 hours. I have an 11-year-old who has Celiac Disease so I can’t use the Italian bread the recipe calls for. We all sit down around our table (as many as can fit anyway), mugs of steaming coffee in our hands, and eat a hearty, stick to your ribs, breakfast that will last us through the many hours of gift opening to come. How many cups of bread approximately? Add the milk, mustard, salt, and pepper, and stir until combined. This looks absolutely amazing! Evenly distribute half the bread into the prepared casserole dish. All you need to do is cook the sausage, and then layer it into a baking dish with the cubed bread, cheese and veggies. We have that same Christmas tradition! Evenly distribute half the bread into the prepared casserole dish. I offered this as a Take and Bake on our Holiday Order Form at our restaurant. Place bread cubes, chopped peppers and cooked sausage in a casserole dish (per recipe below). I used diced ham and a pkg real bacon bits added a couple cups browned hash browns with ham and bacon. Hello, The Strata looks delicious, can’t wait to try it! Another favorite is my Overnight French Toast Casserole along with Oven Cooked Bacon.These will help your morning flow and get everyone moving. I am going to make this Breakfast Strata to take for Election Day Breakfast for my fellow Election Board Officials on November 6. Pour half of the egg mixture over bread… Our Egg & Sausage Casserole is super easy and a classic favorite. Cheese, bacon, bell peppers and green onions are layered with bread and soaked in a seasoned egg mixture. This looks delicious – I’m thinking about making it for a Brunch themed work event this week! You can freeze it unbaked, just thaw it out overnight in the refrigerator before you want to bake it . Or would that change the consistency? LOVE this recipe!! We love make-ahead breakfasts that the whole family will enjoy, like my Maple Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns, and Overnight French Toast Bake. Will this recipe cook evenly in a large round 4-quart pan? Made this last week end ! This Easy Breakfast Casserole is such a great holiday breakfast idea, and SO delicious! Thanks! Have you ever tried putting potatoes in this casserole? I’ve only seen crockpot breakfast casseroles made with hashbrowns, but I think this version would work. See more ideas about Brunch recipes, Cooking recipes, Breakfast casserole. Don’t overcook it! Could you bake it in the morning before work and get one of those carriers for 9×13 pans that have the ability to keep the food hot? I love make-ahead breakfasts for Christmas morning! A typical loaf of bread is 16 oz, so you’ll want to use about 12 oz. The bread soaks up the eggs overnight and it almost ends up like a savory French toast casserole. Back to the strata, in Italy as a child, in the version I was shown,  the bread was left in slices, and spread with any leftover pasta sauce (ragu, pesto, etc), arranged in a dish with any extras you wanted, the egg/milk mix was poured on top and allowed to soak in and cheese put on top and  baked. This recipe was developed to be an overnight recipe, so without sitting in the refrigerator, the bread won’t soak up the liquid and you’ll end up with a soggy dish. There were only 6 of us, but it would easily have fed 12. I believe that gourmet meals should be something we can ALL enjoy. I am making it tomorrow for a brunch and forgot to get Italian bread!! How To Make Breakfast Strata (Overnight Breakfast Casserole) It’s so easy, guys. 8. To a large mixing bowl, add eggs, milk, salt, dry mustard, dried parsley, black pepper and paprika. Just by the looks at it they thought it looked great! Has anyone tried this in a crockpot? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I have added mushroom, peppers, tomatoes and spinach in this recipe. Would a slightly larger pot change cook time (3.6 qt in my case)? Tammie, my thoughts about using everything bagels are that you are a genius! Thank you! Next add bacon, cheese, and green onions. Pingback: Cheesy Mushroom and Spinach Omelet - The Chunky Chef, Pingback: Christmas Morning Strata • Bread & Jam for Francis. A true crowd pleaser, this breakfast bake is perfect for holiday breakfasts or when you have guests! I have a large, round 4 quart enamel pan, similar to the blue one in your pictures. We could never understand those parents who sectioned off presents at the bottom of the tree and just let their kids dive in! Eggnog Breakfast Casserole. And don’t Over Warm it in the oven waiting for people to get ready to eat it. How will that affect the cooking time? Would love your input . I was afraid that might be too long for it to sit in refrigerator. I subbed brioche bread and Gilbert’s Early Bird chicken breakfast sausage. I want to see what you made! But I would try pureeing the veggies and adding them to the egg mixture. Place them in the bottom of a casserole dish. Just wondering if it would work that way. I am on a low carb diet & would like to leave out the bread. Mom to a toddler here. 3. It’s an experiment all around! Cranberry Orange Overnight French Toast Casserole. This is exactly how I want to start my mornings especially during the holidays. One layer bread cubes, one layer of cheeses (4 layers total) Pour egg mixture over above layers; Cover and refrigerate overnight in pryex 9x13 baking dish. Your email address will not be published. 9. Or is that too long to just sit in the fridge? The best part about breakfast casseroles is that most of the prep work can be done ahead of time. Hi, is it ok to use very stale French bread? Won’t happen again! Just set it in the fridge overnight and pop it in the oven in the morning. Aug 29, 2019 - Explore Gammiofboys's board "Breakfast casserole with bread" on Pinterest. You can also try making cinnamon rolls ahead! Sweet cranberry walnut bread, savory ham, sharp cheddar, and a rich egg base are baked up into an EASY breakfast casserole. I wouldn’t change one thing. This Easy Breakfast Casserole is such a great holiday breakfast idea, and SO delicious! My fault. I’m making this recipe this year with the Jalapeño bread, and probably adding leftover ham as well. You can add Zucchini, kale, sweet potatoes too. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your feedback! I took a piece for breakfast to work each day. It’s perfect for Christmas morning, Sunday brunch, or a pot-luck. Can i make this with hashbrowns instead of bread? I will be baking two 9×13 tin pans at the same time. 2) I used slightly less sausage to account for the onion and spinach, Next time: Hope you love it! Be sure to check out this Make-Ahead Banana Bread Coffee Cake , Baked Eggs and these Cranberry Orange Scones. Hello! This stuff rocks. If you’ve got bread… We have a tradition in our family that on Christmas, everyone gets a gift, but we only open them one at a time, which is nice, because then you’re guaranteed to be able to watch your loved one open that gift you’re so excited to give them! Refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best). When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat oven to 325 F. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, or until eggs are set. So glad it was a hit! The seasonings is on point. Privacy Policy | Trellis Framework by Mediavine, Staub Ceramic 13"x9" Rectangular Baking Dish. There are rarely any leftovers, and usually we’re all scrambling to grab the last piece. If you’re looking for more delicious make-ahead breakfast ideas, I’ve got ya covered. We all get a gift, and then we watch each person unwrap theirs before moving on to the next. This sausage egg casserole is very simple to make! Making this Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole is so easy, you can practically do it in your sleep. I made this using extra creamy oat milk and no cheese, and it was delicious. I love overnight breakfasts, and I’ll definitely be giving this one a try! Everyone loved it, it is hearty, generous in size, and a little decadent. I had made this mouth-watering strata and your Ham & Cheese Spinach Puffs and my friends just loved and savored every bite. Hi Cathy I would say anywhere from 8-10 cups, depending on how it’s cubed and the type of bread. Or is it an aversion to anything green? Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the black pepper, half the red pepper, and half the sausage. I haven’t tested the recipe other than as written, but I think that should work just fine . Caramel Pecan Breakfast Casserole. This may take longer to bake as well. Trying so many for years. This is the perfect meal to … I add a yellow pepper, shallots, and mix up the cheeses. Assemble it the night before for a simple, delicious breakfast in no time! Ideal for holiday mornings, this Overnight Challah … You will have to extrapolate that multiplication to any amounts listed in the instructions. I’d cover it with foil and it would still be piping hot by the time our meeting started. Strawberry & Coconut Breakfast Casserole. Cannot wait to try it! Choose between sausage sausage casseroles or sweet french toast casseroles and everything in between. I love using both the sausage and the bacon here, as we’re huge breakfast meats fans around here, but feel free to use one or the other if you’d rather not use both. 2. Serve any of these make-ahead breakfast recipes with Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole and spend the morning enjoying a feast, instead of cooking away in the kitchen. Can you tell me approximately how many cups you consider “3/4 of a loaf of Italian bread”? 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