{"id":30211,"date":"2020-06-09T11:17:39","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T15:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/?p=30211"},"modified":"2020-07-23T14:12:01","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T18:12:01","slug":"overnight-breakfast-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenovicechefblog.com\/overnight-breakfast-casserole\/","title":{"rendered":"Overnight Bacon and Sausage Breakfast Casserole"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This overnight Breakfast Casserole<\/strong> recipe is quick to prep the night before and easy to bake the next morning. Loaded with eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese, plus a crispy, cheesy top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever wake up in the morning and wish breakfast was just made already? Yes? Same, girl, same. Like, all the time. That\u2019s why, when I\u2019m feeling super motivated, I prep breakfast the night before and then all I have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This overnight breakfast casserole is better than your average breakfast bake for one simple reason – all the meat! That\u2019s right, we\u2019ve got bacon AND sausage in there. No need to choose one or the other, why not just go with both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You prep everything fully the night before and only have to pop it into the oven in the morning. This is a great breakfast idea for holidays or when you have guests over. This way, you also get to just sit around and enjoy your coffee in the morning and then have a hot breakfast with everyone else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why I Love Make Ahead Casseroles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seriously, there is nothing NOT to love about a make ahead casserole. For starters, they\u2019re easy. It requires zero brain power in the morning. Like a robot could do it. Wake up, brush teeth, insert casserole into the oven. But don\u2019t forget to turn the oven on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also minimizes stress and rushing around in the morning. I don\u2019t know about you, but sometimes I start to feel like a line cook making a different breakfast for each member of the family. With the casserole, everyone knows what\u2019s for breakfast before they even go to bed the night before. No complaints, no special requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overnight breakfast casseroles are especially great for a larger family or if you are hosting a small breakfast or brunch gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I love how simple the ingredients are in this breakfast casserole. I\u2019ll bet you have everything in your fridge right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • breakfast sausage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • bacon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • whole milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • salt and freshly cracked pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • white bread<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    How to Make Overnight Breakfast Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    1. Prep:<\/strong> Grease a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray and set it aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. Mix:<\/strong> In a large bowl, beat your eggs. Add the milk, mustard, salt, and pepper, and stir everything until combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3. Add:<\/strong> Fold in the bread cubes, cheese, cooked sausage and bacon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4. Store:<\/strong> Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and cover. Place it in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    5. Bring to room temp:<\/strong> Remove casserole from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and let it rest on the counter. While the casserole sits, preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    6. Bake:<\/strong> Bake the casserole uncovered for 40 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    7. Serve:<\/strong> Serve this casserole immediately after baking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Tips for the Best Breakfast Casserole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Not all breakfast casseroles are the same, so follow these tips to make sure this one is just perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Don\u2019t forget to grease your baking dish.<\/strong> It might seem like a simple step you can skip but you\u2019ll have no fun doing the dishes if you miss this step.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Give your casserole time out of the fridge before baking.<\/strong> This will allow the temperature to lower back to room temp and the baking will be more even.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You can opt to ad-in or sub-in ham, too.<\/strong> The more meat, the better! While we\u2019re talking add-ins, you could also saute some peppers and onions and throw those in, too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You could also swap out the bread cubes for hash browns<\/strong> but you may need to adjust your baking time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • If you don\u2019t have shredded cheddar, you can use any shredded cheese you do have<\/strong>, like pepper jack or mozzarella.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      How to Store Leftovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      This breakfast bake casserole is best served fresh, so I suggest enjoying it right out of the oven. You can store your leftovers in the refrigerator for about 3 days. When you\u2019re ready to eat your leftovers, you can reheat each slice using a microwave. <\/p>\n\n\n

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