Rise and Shine Breakfast Casserole
By
Holly Watson
@Chiavenna
11
There is nothing like the smell of a home-cooked breakfast wafting through the house on a brisk morning that will bring everyone bounding out of bed and to the table! This easy casserole combines your breakfast favorites in a whole new way. You make it the night before so all you have to do is throw it in the oven and approximately forty-five minutes later you will be well on your way by starting your day out right!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This recipe is a cross between a traditional breakfast casserole and a tater tot casserole. So good! It's savory and makes for a hearty breakfast. All of the work is done the night before. The best part is just having to pop it in the oven in the morning. This feeds a nice sized family and would be great on a holiday morning when you don't want to be in the kitchen.
Note: Each oven is different. We had to bake ours for an hour so we suggest checking the center to make sure the egg is cooked.
Rating:
★★★★★ 2 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
Approx. 6
Prep:
20 Min
Cook:
45 Min
Method:
Bake
Ingredients
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6 - 12 slicebread (use your favorite)
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1/2 - 1 lbbacon (or sausage if you prefer)
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1 pkgshredded cheese (8 oz)
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1 pkgtater tots (32 oz)
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8eggs
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2 1/2 cmilk
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1/2 cheavy cream or half and half (can use 1/2 cup more milk if you dont have any)
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·salt & pepper, to taste
How to Make Rise and Shine Breakfast Casserole
- Spray a large casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Tear the 6-12 slices of bread into pieces about the size of a half-dollar. Line the bottom of the pan with the bread. Make sure the bottom of the pan is completely covered. Set aside.
- Fully cook the bacon (or sausage) in a skillet. Remove and pat dry with a paper towel to get rid of the extra grease.
**Note: You can use as much or as little meat as you want. If you have a meat lover in the family you might want to try both bacon and sausage together in this recipe.** - Spread the meat generously over the bread, making sure the meat is evenly distributed. Sprinkle 1/2 the bag of cheese on top of the bacon/bread layer. Set aside.
- Bake tater tots as directed on package. Once they are crispy & golden brown, place them on top of the cheese layer. Using a fork, run over tater tots to break some open so there will be potatoes in every bite. Set aside.
- In a medium/large bowl, crack 8 eggs (if making a smaller casserole you may have to use 6; or if a larger about 10+) Scramble the eggs with a fork. Add 2 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream to the egg mixture and whisk well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
**Note: Again if you do not have these on hand or want to trim the calories just substitute for an additional 1/2 cup milk.*** - Pour egg/milk over the casserole, paying special attention to the corners and sides as they tend to dry out if they don't have enough liquid.
- Sprinkle the other 1/2 bag of shredded cheese on the top of the casserole.
- Cover with foil and let refrigerate overnight.
(You don't necessarily have to do this step but it makes the casserole a hundred times better! Really easy to make it the night beforehand and just pop it in the oven in the morning!) - Remove from refrigerator. Remove tin foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes depending on your oven.
**Note: You can always put the foil back over the dish to prevent premature browning/burning.** - Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy! :)
About Rise and Shine Breakfast Casserole
Course/Dish: Breakfast Breakfast Casseroles
Main Ingredient: Eggs
Regional Style: American
Collections: Casserole Crazy Breakfast In Bed
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids
