Make Ahead Crowd Pleasing Breakfast Casserole

 

Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Casserole

We have been making this breakfast casserole recipe for our families for years.  Whether it is a holiday morning, or a hungry sleepover crowd, this will fill up your crew and keep them coming back for more.   It is mostly put together the night before serving.

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 20 pieces white sandwich bread decrusted
  • 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 10 ounces Swiss cheese shredded
  • 14 to 16 ounces diced ham for non-meat eaters, leave a corner without ham
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1/2 tsp onion salt
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions

  • Butter a 9 x 13 inch pan.   
  • Place half of the bread in the bottom of the pan.
  • Cover with half of the ham and cheeses. 
  • Repeat the layers. 
  • Mix together the milk, eggs, and seasonings and pour over the casserole.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • In the morning, preheat the oven to 375°.
  • Melt the butter in microwave, add cornflakes and mix.  Sprinkle mixture over casserole.
  • Place casserole, lightly covered with aluminum foil, in oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. 
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving. 

2 Comments

  1. This is my very favorite recipe in the whole world! Every time I make it I always have people asking for the recipe!

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