Best English Muffin Breakfast Casserole Recipes

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ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



English Muffin Breakfast Casserole image

This easy, make-ahead casserole makes creative use of classic breakfast ingredients like eggs, sausage, Cheddar cheese and English muffins. It's a perfect no-stress centerpiece for a special-occasion breakfast: Simply assemble the casserole the night before and pop it in the oven before breakfast. Just remember to make sure to toast the English muffins until they've dried out a bit, which will help them absorb the egg mixture. For a vegetarian version, use vegetarian sausage or omit it altogether.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     breakfast, brunch, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, for greasing the pan
6 plain English muffins
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound bulk hot or sweet breakfast sausage or Italian sausage
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts (about 3 scallions)
Kosher salt and black pepper
12 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, lightly packed (about 8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Generously grease the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the English muffins into 1-inch cubes. (Do not halve them horizontally as you would normally for the toaster.) Place the cubes on a sheet pan and bake until lightly toasted, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium or large skillet over medium-high. Add the sausage and scallions, a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper and cook, breaking up the sausage with a wooden spoon, until the sausage is evenly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, add the eggs, milk, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to large bowl; whisk to combine.
  • To assemble, sprinkle half of the sausage, then half of the cheese onto the bottom of the baking dish. Add the English muffin cubes on top in one even layer. Carefully pour the egg mixture into the pan, pressing down lightly to make sure all the bread is moistened. Top with remaining sausage and cheese. Wrap well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour up to overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the casserole until puffed and cooked through, about 40 minutes. (It may need a few more minutes, if your casserole has been in the refrigerator overnight.) Cool for 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.

ENGLISH MUFFIN-SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



English Muffin-Sausage Breakfast Casserole image

A great casserole for breakfast. Filling enough for any hungry man. Light enough for a weekend brunch.

Provided by MommaBean3

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Meat and Seafood     Sausage

Time 9h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground country sausage
4 English muffins, halved and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced bell pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 eggs, beaten
1 ¼ cups milk
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook ground sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Spread torn English muffin pieces along the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Layer cooked sausage, onions, bell peppers, and Cheddar cheese over English muffin pieces.
  • Combine eggs, milk, basil, and pepper in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Pour egg mixture into the baking dish. Gently press down on top of the casserole mixture with a spatula. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Uncover casserole and bake in the preheated oven until casserole is set and eggs are cooked, about 35 minutes. Check by inserting a knife. Let cool for 15 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 189.1 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 622.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ENGLISH MUFFIN BREAKFAST CASSEROLE



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This hearty breakfast meal, full of fresh tomatoes and mushrooms, gets much of its terrific flavor and texture from the English muffins that line the bottom of the dish. I found this on wholefoodsmarket.com

Provided by cameraman007

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 whole wheat English muffins, split
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 lb mushroom, sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
8 eggs
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 cup gruyere cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Arrange English muffin halves in the bottom of a greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish, cutting them to fit, if necessary; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and liquid is thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon tomato mixture over the top of the English muffins, distributing it evenly; set aside to let cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Pour evenly over tomato mixture, then sprinkle with basil. Cover and chill overnight.
  • Set dish aside at room temperature for 1 hour and preheat oven to 350°F Sprinkle casserole with cheese and bake, uncovered, until puffed, cooked through and cheese is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.2, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 201.6, Sodium 248, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.7, Protein 15.8

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