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Delicious Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole for Busy Mornings

This breakfast casserole is a hearty, make-ahead dish bursting with flavor, perfect for busy mornings and customizable with your favorite ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • - Baking dish
  • - Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

For the Base

  • 4 cups Yukon Gold Potatoes cut into small cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt

For the Egg Mixture

  • 6 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk or dairy-free milk

For the Veggies

  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 1 cup Green Onions sliced

For the Cheese

  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or substitute with mozzarella

Instructions
 

How to Make Breakfast Casserole

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Toss the diced Yukon Gold potatoes with olive oil, sea salt, and a touch of pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  • Whisk together large eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté yellow onion until soft, then add garlic, red and green bell peppers, and spinach until wilted.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer potatoes, cheese, and sautéed veggies. Pour egg mixture over and top with remaining cheese.
  • Lower the oven to 350°F and bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a complete meal, serve slices with fresh fruit or a mixed green salad. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for 3 months.
Keyword breakfast casserole, brunch, easy recipe, hearty, Make-Ahead, Vegetarian