6 Easy Breakfast Casseroles

Posted in October 22, 2012

Brunch for a crowd

Turn breakfast into a manageable meal with these one-dish recipes. You'll leave your guests satisfied with these nutritious—and no-sweat—casseroles.

French Toast Casserole
This festive, low-fat brunch dish tastes just as good without Grand Marnier, but testers say the pecans are a must.

Ingredients: Dark brown sugar, dark corn syrup, low-fat milk, egg substitute, grated orange rind, eggs, French bread, fat-free whipped topping, Grand Marnier, pecans 

Mushroom, Pepper, and Fontina Frittata

Filling and full of veggies, this dish is ready in just 45 minutes and feeds 10.

Ingredients: Mushrooms, garlic, eggs, egg whites, low-fat milk, basil, butter, tomatoes, fontina cheese, onion, green bell pepper 



Goat Cheese, Artichoke, and Smoked Ham Strata

Use leftover ham and bread to make this cheesy casserole. You can make it ahead and pop it in the oven an hour before everyone gets up.

Ingredients: Low-fat milk, egg substitute, goat cheese, thyme, nutmeg, garlic, sourdough bread, Parmesan cheese, smoked ham, artichoke hearts, fontina cheese 
 
 

Strawberry-Filled French Toast With Caramel and Pecans

This breakfast favorite is equal parts French toast and casserole. The result is a sweet way to start off your morning.

Ingredients: Granulated sugar, butter, evaporated fat-free milk, vanilla extract, French bread, egg substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, pecans, powdered sugar 
 
 

Hash Brown Casserole With Bacon, Onions, and Cheese

Though filling enough as a main dish, you can also serve smaller portions of this creamy, cheesy casserole as a tasty side to scrambled eggs.

Ingredients: Bacon, onion, garlic, frozen hash brown potatoes, pre-shredded Classic Melts Four Cheese blend, green onions, fat-free sour cream, fat-free cream of mushroom soup



Grits-and-Sausage Casserole

Turkey sausage provides satiating protein while the bell peppers add a healthy dose of vitamin C. Serve with this tangy Ginger-Citrus Fruit Salad

Ingredients: Turkey sausage, low-fat milk, quick-cooking grits, reduced-fat cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic powder, red pepper, eggs, red bell pepper.