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Delicious creamy egg casserole baked to perfection for brunch.

Creamy Egg Casserole

A warm, simple dish that mixes eggs, milk, and cheese into a rich bake, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 8 large large eggs
  • 2 cups milk or half and half Using half and half makes it creamier.
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Use your favorite cheese.
  • 4 cups cubed day old bread or thawed hash browns Day old bread or well-drained hash browns recommended.
  • 1 small onion, chopped Optional ingredient.
  • 1 cup cooked bacon or sausage, chopped Optional ingredient.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted For greasing the dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. If using bread, spread the bread cubes in the dish; if using hash browns, spread them evenly.
  3. Scatter the chopped onion and cooked bacon or sausage over the bread or potatoes.
  4. In a bowl, beat the eggs, then add milk, salt, pepper, and half the cheese. Stir until smooth.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the dish and press down the bread slightly to soak up the eggs.
  6. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and drizzle melted butter over the casserole.
  7. Let it sit for 10 minutes so the bread can soak up the egg mixture.
Baking
  1. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.
  2. Let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra success, use day old bread or well-drained hash browns, let the egg mixture soak at least 10 minutes, and avoid overbeating the eggs.