wake-up casserole

Name: WAKE-UP CASSEROLE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 tablespoon(s) butter, divided; 3 cup(s) chopped veggies such as peppers, onions, and broccoli florets or whatever you choose; 8 large eggs; 2 cup(s) milk; 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1 bag(s) (16 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed; 8 slice(s) crisp bacon, chopped

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on May 11, 2015

Who doesn't love a good hearty breakfast casserole? Especially good on the weekend when one isn't so rushed in the morning. This one has everything you could possibly want for breakfast. All you need to go with is maybe some fresh fruit. Yum Appeal! Recipe & photo: recipe.com 05-11-15

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 tablespoons butter, divided
3 cups chopped veggies such as peppers, onions, and broccoli florets or whatever you choose
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 bag (16 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
8 slices crisp bacon, chopped

How To Make wake-up casserole

Step 1

Melt 7 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk eggs with milk in a large bowl. Add 1-1/2 cups cheese, the cooked vegetables, potatoes, and bacon; stir well.
Step 3

Pour into a 13x9" baking dish that has been buttered with 1 Tbsp. of the butter.
Step 4

Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350º oven for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake 30 minutes more, or until eggs are thoroughly cooked.
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