Wednesday, May 30, 2007

The Easiest & Yummiest Breakfast Casserole Ever

This is a favorite casserole around here. I like it because it whips up in a hurry, can be prepared the night beforehand, can have any variation of ingredients, and everybody likes it. Unlike many egg casseroles, it isn't bland, and the cottage cheese gives it a very light frittata-ish taste.

4 eggs, beaten
1/3c milk
1/4c all-purpose flour
1/2tsp baking powder
1/8tsp garlic powder*
10oz shredded cheese
1c. pepperoni, sausage, spinach, broccoli, ham, and/or whatever you feel like!
1c light cottage cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
2. Combine eggs, milk, flour, baking powder & garlic powder in medium bowl; beat until combined. Stir in 8oz shredded cheese, pepperoni/sausage/spinach/etc. & cottage cheese. Pour into greased 9-inch pie plate and sprinkle remaining shredded cheese on top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden and knife inserted into center comes out clean.
3. To serve, cut into wedges.

*You can add any variation of herbs & spices, too, of course!

Daniel made 2 mozzarella & pepperoni and 2 cheddar & spinach casseroles for Memorial Day breakfast with my family. Very, very good.

(Shhh, don't tell, but I have been known to make this for dinner on those less-than-routine days!)

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9 comments:

  1. danicasinclairMay 30, 2007 at 4:00 AM

    I'll vouch for this recipe!

    And I'm saving this to my online recipe box, to be pulled out for holiday breakfasts!

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  2. michellerossMay 30, 2007 at 4:05 AM

    Sounds good! I'm going to have to try that.

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  3. jenbu3May 30, 2007 at 9:25 AM

    I was just trying to think of something I could make for a bridal shower brunch I'm going to at church...this is perfect! Thanks!

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  4. christian_mommy_maryMay 30, 2007 at 9:37 AM

    Mmmm! That's sounds delish! I'll have to try that sometime.  :)

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  5. darlenesMay 30, 2007 at 10:58 AM

    It was a favorite of mine already. Definitely will revisit that recipe in the future! What a great light casserole it is.

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  6. HeatherDowlingMay 30, 2007 at 11:40 AM

    Yum Yum. Perfect breakfast for my guests this weekend - Thanks!
    As for the 12th... lunch would be fantastic. I'm sure we won't be doing anything birthday-wise until R.Jay's out of work anyhow.

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  7. TdJjDeFrAnMay 30, 2007 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing it sounds really good

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  8. sarahellieMay 31, 2007 at 3:05 AM

    Um, no need to be hush-hush about making that yummy thing for dinner! Breakfast-for-dinner is a regular staple at our house!!! :)

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  9. NewshoundfortruthMay 31, 2007 at 3:33 AM

    I have some leftover ricotta cheese that isn't enough for lasagna....would I be able to substitute that for the cottage cheese do you think?  Or would that be wierd?  I just thought it sounded like a good use of it so I don't have to throw it out.  Your recipie does sound very good!

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