Rich and Filling Breakfast Casseroles

A breakfast casserole can be made numerous ways, and personalized with ingredients sure to suit everyone's taste. From sweet to savory, breakfast casseroles are simple, hearty, and when necessary it can feed an army.

There are many ways to assemble and make a breakfast casserole. The list of ingredients that can be used is absolutely endless. Many like to use some type of bread like brioche, French baguette, or even biscuits as the bottom layer of their casserole. However, it must be toasted or even slightly stale. Bread that is too soft will make the casserole soggy. Others prefer to use potatoes for their bottom layer. Some great choices are scalloped potatoes, prepackaged hash browns, or even cooked tater tots that have been mashed up.

Once the bottom of the breakfast casserole has been decided upon and established, the next component to add the egg and milk mixture. To this mixture one can add whatever they wish. A simple combination may include diced ham, onions, and a mild cheddar cheese. Another great choice is bacon or sausage, spinach, and a finely shredded smoked Gouda. When using spinach, especially frozen, it should be well drained so that the casserole does not become watery.

Breakfast casseroles can also be made for a brunch or even an early dinner. This dish is great because it incorporates so many of the food groups. When planning a meal it is important to compliment it with sides that are not ingredients in the dish. Fruit is always a great addition that helps to round out such a rich and flavorful meal. No matter the combination of ingredients used, this warm, delectable dish is sure to please the pickiest of eaters.