Makeahead Breakfast Casserole

Casseroles are a popular dish for breakfast because they can be prepared in advance and easily reheated in the morning.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Makeahead Breakfast Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Breakfast Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 6 slice Bread
• 6 large Eggs
• 2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound Sausage
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Remove from heat and drain excess fat.
3. In a separate skillet, sauté the onion and red bell pepper until softened.
4. In a greased baking dish, layer the bread slices, cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, and cheddar cheese.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the baking dish.
6. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
7. In the morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature.
8. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
9. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 3g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.