Dee Anne S Breakfast Casseroles Recipes

DEE ANNE'S BREAKFAST CASSEROLES

Steps:

• Cut bacon up in small pieces (or break sausage up) cook in pan, drain on paper towel & set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease 9x13 casserole dish.
• Place a layer of potatoes on the bottom of the dish and sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, & garlic powder. Add rest of the potatoes and repeat sprinkling -- Adjust amounts of seasoning to taste.
• Place bacon (or sausage)**, and cheese on top of potatoes.
• In a mixing bowl whisk eggs together, add milk and whisk until incorporated. Pour evenly over top of layers.
• Bake uncovered for about 1 1/2 hours or more - until liquid is gone.
• **To make a Veggie Version I omit the bacon (or sausage) & add:.
• Chopped Onion.
• Chopped Red Pepper.
• Chopped Mushrooms.
• Make it ahead and cut into squares to place into zip lock bags to freeze.
• For a quick breakfast microwave & Enjoy!

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and scallions and cook, stirring to break up any large chunks, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
• Whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the cooked sausage, spinach, cheeses and bread and toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
• Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the egg mixture evenly in the dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the casserole, uncovered, until set and lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.

DEE'S DARK CHOCOLATE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt together the brown sugar, peanut butter, honey, butter flavored spread, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until well combined; remove from heat.
• Combine the oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the brown sugar mixture into bowl; stir well to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and almonds. Spoon into the prepared pan; pat down and spread evenly.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spread croutons on bottom of greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Crumble sausage into medium skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off any drippings. Spread sausage over croutons.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well blended. Stir in soup, spinach, mushrooms, cheeses and mustard. Pour egg mixture over sausage and croutons. Refrigerate overnight.
• The next morning, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until set and lightly browned on top. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve hot.