ENGLISH MUFFIN Breakfast Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the cornstarch thickens the mixture.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey sausage is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

english muffins

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain offers more fiber, while baguette is often less costly.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and lay out your favorite bacon, ensuring to cover the sides.

Bake bacon in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes.

While bacon is baking, cut 6 English muffins into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare another sheet pan lined with parchment paper and place English muffin pieces in a single layer.

Bake English muffins in the oven at 425 degrees for 12 minutes.

Remove bacon from the oven and brush with pure maple syrup, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until desired crispness is achieved.

Drain bacon on a paper plate lined with paper towels.

In a large bowl, crack 12 eggs and add 2.5 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder, and 0.25 teaspoon onion powder. Whisk until well combined and fluffy.

Coat a 9x13 baking dish with butter, covering the sides and corners.

Cut the baked bacon into bite-sized pieces and place half in the bottom of the baking dish.

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the bacon.

Layer the crunchy English muffin cubes on top of the cheese in a single layer.

Pour the egg mixture over the English muffin cubes and press down with a fork to ensure they soak up the mixture.

Let the casserole sit for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight before baking.

Sprinkle the remaining bacon on top and add another cup of spicy Mexican cheese blend.

Top with chopped green onion for color and freshness.

Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake the casserole for about 60 minutes until the eggs are set.

Check doneness by inserting a knife into the casserole; it should come out clean without wet egg.

Let the casserole sit for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into squares.

Cooking Techniques

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