A warm breakfast can make your morning better. This Ina Garten Breakfast Casserole Recipe is tasty and easy to make.
It is full of flavor, soft bread, melted cheese, and crispy bacon. Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is simple.
You can make this dish for family or friends. It’s great for weekends, holidays, or any lazy morning.
The best part? You can change the ingredients to fit what you like.
When I First Made the Ina Garten Breakfast Casserole Recipe
I tried this recipe at a family brunch. Everyone loved it. Since then, I make it all the time. It’s now one of my favorite breakfast dishes.
Tools You Need
- Baking dish (9×13 size)
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Foil
- Oven gloves
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ pound cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups cubed French bread (a little old is best)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
How to Make It
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Heat oil in a pan. Cook onion until soft.
- Add spinach. Cook until soft. Take off heat.
- In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Add cheese, garlic powder, and nutmeg if using.
- Stir in bread, bacon, onion, and spinach.
- Pour everything into a greased baking dish.
- Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Take off foil. Bake for 15 to 20 more minutes.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before you eat it.
Easy Tips
- Use old bread so it soaks better.
- Always cook the onion and spinach first.
- Let it sit after baking before cutting.
- You can add other veggies like mushrooms.
- Make it the night before and bake in the morning.
What to Serve with Ina Garten Breakfast Casserole Recipe
1. Fruit Salad
Mix berries, grapes, and melon. It adds a sweet and fresh taste.
2. Hash Browns
Crispy potatoes go well with the soft casserole.
3. Orange Juice or Mimosas
A fresh drink is perfect with this rich meal.
Conclusion
This Ina Garten Breakfast Casserole Recipe is easy and tasty. You can make it with simple foods.
It is perfect for family, brunch, or a cozy breakfast. Try it once, and you’ll want it again.
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Ina Garten Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- Baking dish (9×13 size)
- Large Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or spatula
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Foil
- Oven gloves
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ pound cooked bacon chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups cubed French bread a little old is best
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Heat oil in a pan. Cook onion until soft.
- Add spinach. Cook until soft. Take off heat.
- In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, cream, salt, and pepper.
- Add cheese, garlic powder, and nutmeg if using.
- Stir in bread, bacon, onion, and spinach.
- Pour everything into a greased baking dish.
- Cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Take off foil. Bake for 15 to 20 more minutes.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before you eat it.
Notes
- Use old bread so it soaks better.
- Always cook the onion and spinach first.
- Let it sit after baking before cutting.
- You can add other veggies like mushrooms.
- Make it the night before and bake in the morning.