There is something about having people over for a holiday – or even a weekend – and everyone wakes up at the same time. Sure, you can make a pot of coffee and that works …but in a few minutes everyone is hungry and they are staring at you longingly for a snack. You could make eggs for everyone, but then you are working away at the stove all morning, no one eats together and you’re stuck eating last.
So, here’s the solution: Breakfast Casserole. Make it the night before and refrigerate. When everyone wakes up, stick it in the oven for an hour. I am not sure the original origin of this recipe, but it is something I grew up with and always enjoyed. Thanksgiving, Christmas morning, or when company is over, this one is a classic:
10 slices of bread, cubed
8 eggs
2 cups of milk
1 pound of Velveeta Cheese
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
Place the cubed bread in the bottom of a 9” by 13” pan. Combine the milk and eggs, and then pour over the bread. Crumble bacon over the mixture, and then slice the cheese to cover the casserole. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Bake covered for one hour at 350 degrees (325 if using a glass pan).
If possible, remove the casserole from the refrigerator one hour prior to cooking. This will allow it to come closer to room temperature before sending it into the oven. It’s a super simple recipe that is sure to be a hit and I promise, everyone I’ve ever made this for raves over it. Oh, and it may sound like a little much, but serve it with pancake syrup. Enjoy!
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