Overnight Egg Casserole

Main ingredients: 6 | Kid jobs: tear bread, whisk eggs, sprinkle cheese

This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for holidays, overnight guests, or busy mornings. Kids can help assemble everything the night before while an adult bakes it the next morning.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bread, torn into pieces
• 1 cup cooked crumbled sausage, bacon, or diced ham
• 8 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers, broccoli, or other vegetables (optional)

Directions

1. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2. Spread the bread pieces evenly over the bottom.
3. Child: Whisk together the eggs and milk.
4. Stir in the shredded cheese.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the bread.
6. Sprinkle the cooked meat and vegetables evenly over the top.
7. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. Adult: Bake at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean.
9. Allow the casserole to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Makes: 8 servings