Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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4.6

60 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    2 hrs 15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    525 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole Recipe

This easy Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole is the answer to your brunch dreams! Layers of bread, baked in a spiced egg mixture. Topped your way, it’s a hit every time!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound loaf Italian bread cubed
  • 4 ounces pepper jack cheese grated
  • 10 large eggs
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Toppings: Pico De Gallo sour cream, and hot sauce
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Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Remove the pan from the heat.
  2. Layer half of the cubed bread into a buttered 3-quart oven-safe baking dish. Scatter half of the onion mixture on top of the bread, followed by half of the grated cheese. Repeat with a second layer of bread, onion, and cheese.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Pour the egg mixture over the bread layers. Use the back of a wooden spoon or spatula to press the bread down until entirely submerged under the egg mixture. Cover and chill for two hours or overnight.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Bake, uncovered, for 60 to 75 minutes, until the eggs have set, and the top is browned and bubbling.
  5. Serve with pico de gallo, sour cream, and hot sauce.

Notes

  • To store your Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If freezing, wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap, place them in a freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat, thaw frozen slices overnight in the fridge first. Then, use the microwave in 30-second bursts, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or warm in a large skillet for 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 525kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 228mg (76%) Sodium 700mg (29%) Potassium 372mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 568IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 254mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 525 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 525kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 228mg 76%
Sodium 700mg 29%
Potassium 372mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 568IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 254mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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