How To make Make Ahead Brunch Casserole

Make ahead breakfast casserole

ULTIMATE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE | Easy! Make-ahead!

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It’s the ULTIMATE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE for good reason. Wait until you try it!

This very popular, often-requested breakfast and brunch idea is especially perfect for the holidays. You can follow our lead and get it ready the day before, then simply bake and serve it to your hungry crowd. Slot it into your holiday meal plan and you’ll have one less thing to worry about. It’s the make-ahead meal we know you’re going to thank us for. (You’re welcome! XO)

I first presented this recipe a few years back during my culinary classes at Christmas in November. We received tons of positive feedback and the compliments just keep on coming. Who knew this one post for an easy ham and cheese breakfast casserole would be so popular!

With that in mind, wouldn’t it be nice if someone kind and thoughtful made this recipe? What a fabulous gesture to lighten the load for mom (or dad, your spouse, your siblings, etc.) on the big day. It’s also a great idea to share the recipe with those you love; PIN it, bookmark the page and forward the link.

Here are a few tips on making this ULTIMATE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE:

LET’S GATHER
Finding the required ingredients should be pretty easy. As with everything we make, the recipe has been tested a number of times so you know it will turn out perfectly. The general rule is to make sure everything is as fresh as possible. If you can add organic ingredients into this gathering, even better. You will taste the difference.

CHALLAH

This recipe will work using pretty much any bread, but we find challah always delivers best results. Challah is a rich yeast bread made with egg and a pinch of sugar to give it a hint of sweetness. It has a very dense crumb that helps soak up the creamy custard added to the casserole. Look for challah in the bakery section of your supermarket.

HAM AND CHEESE

I love the taste of a smoked cooked ham for this recipe. My favourite is something called prosciutto cotto or Italian Parma ham – it has a rich, smoky flavour but the meat itself is tender and ribboned with just enough fat to make it extra tasty. If you can’t find this speciality ingredient in your local deli, use your favourite, I’m sure it will still taste wonderful.

I’m hoping many of you appreciate the classic pairing of ham with cheese. In this recipe we really wanted flavours that make you stop mid-bite and go “wow”! We accomplished this by using Gruyère, that unique Swiss cheese with a buttery, almost nutty flavour. It also has a noticeable creamy stringiness about it, which is so fab when you dig in.

ARTICHOKE & SHALLOT

The chopped artichoke and shallot add a lovely vegetable compliment without taking centre stage in the flavour profile. I also find the hint of vinegar from the cured artichoke gives the dish a bit of bite.

Don’t worry about the onion flavour from the shallots; they soften and almost soak up the cream, making them perfect for this overnight breakfast casserole recipe.

CUSTARD CREAM

We know the custard is rich, but it has to be. It’s essential to make the eggs, cream and milk puff up when soaked up in the bread before the breakfast casserole is baked. Don’t be surprised when the bread swells up in the dish too - it’s such an appetizing look.

TOPPING

Tossing breadcrumbs in melted butter and mixing them with grated Parmesan is always a welcome addition to recipes (think soups and salads) but for a breakfast casserole, it’s nothing short of brilliant. Sprinkling this mix on the casserole right before baking adds a bit of crispness to the finished dish. Don’t miss this day-of task.

SYRUP

I think my suggestion to present this with pure Canadian maple syrup allows for the ultimate taste sensation. A creamy, savoury custard casserole finished with a hint of sweetness – it’s beyond amazing!

Although this tasty ham and cheese breakfast casserole is a complete meal, we’re hoping you and your guests pair it with one of our fresh fruit salads. Serve it with our HEALTHY FRUIT SALAD complete with a cherry-mint dressing. Such an amazing first meal of the day.

Start your day on a high note with the ULTIMATE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE. It’s going to be great!

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Recipe Share | Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

In this cook with me video I share one of my favorite make ahead breakfast recipes. This recipe is great for entertaining, and feeds a crowd. You can make it the night before and bake it off in the morning. Super easy entertaining!!! Shelby
-2 pounds breakfast sausage
-1 1/2 pounds frozen O'Brien potatoes
-18 eggs
-8 oz green chilies
-1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
-4 cup shredded cheese
-1 cup cream
Brown sausage in skillet, remove and reserve grease. Cook potatoes in grease. In large bowl add eggs, green chilies, chives and cream. In 13 x 9 inch pan layer potatoes, sausage, half of the cheese, egg mixture and remaining cheese. Bake at 325 for 50 minutes or until middle of casserole isn't giggly.

Prepare ahead, brunch casserole

Hey guys!

So I found this super awesome recipe that you can make ahead of time and just pop in the oven the next day. AHHMAZING! I loved that convenience part of the dish. I made this for Father's Day brunch at our house and it was a hit! I was also able to sleep in that day because prep was done the night before. Love it!

And these ingredients are not set. Imagine all the different varieties you can make with ham, ground turkey, sausages, etc. mmMmMmm... the possibility is endless!

I hope you guys enjoy. Let me know if you give this a try and what you think.

Enjoy!

xo, Kate

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Easy Mexican Breakfast Casserole - With Make-Ahead Instructions!

Say goodbye to the morning hangry, this Mexican Breakfast Casserole is so easy to make and prepare ahead of time and pop it in the oven when you're ready to eat! This classic breakfast casserole gets a little bit of a Mexican cuisine flair with layers of fluffy eggs, spicy salsa, ground taco meat, black beans, corn, cheese, and corn tortillas. Even the little ones will gobble this easy brunch recipe up!

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Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

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