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.

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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.