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on-the-fly breakfast casserole with mushrooms

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

Had some good friends stop over Sunday morning… Did I say it was unexpected? Went into the walk-in and found some eggs, Cremini mushrooms, milk, and several different varieties of cheese… I think it’s egg casserole time. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

(1 rating)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For on-the-fly breakfast casserole with mushrooms

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    sweet butter, unsalted
  • 10 oz
    cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
  • 8 lg
    farm fresh eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh whole milk
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 c
    colby cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 pinch
    paprika, or to taste
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • dill, freshly chopped, for garnish

How To Make on-the-fly breakfast casserole with mushrooms

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Chef’s Note: I don’t have my usual amount of photos for this one, but I think you have enough to get the idea.
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 4
    Place a rack in the middle positions, and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
  • 5
    Shred the two cheeses, and reserve.
  • 6
    Clean and stem the mushrooms, then thickly slice.
  • 7
    Add the butter and olive oil to a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • 8
    When the foaming subsides, add the mushrooms.
  • 9
    Cook until they have lost most of their moisture, and are golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes. Allow to cool, and reserve.
  • 10
    Add the eggs to a large bowl and whisk together.
  • 11
    Add the milk, salt, pepper, cayenne, and paprika, and whisk to combine.
  • 12
    Add the cheese, and then stir together.
  • 13
    Finally add the mushrooms and stir to combine.
  • 14
    Pour the mixture into a baking dish, cover with foil and place in the preheated oven.
  • 15
    Allow to bake, covered for 20 minutes.
  • 16
    Remove the cover, and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • 17
    Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • 18
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • 19
    Sprinkle some freshly chopped dill on top, and severe with some hash browns, and possibly crispy bacon. Enjoy.
  • 20
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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