Description
Scrambled Egg Breakfast Casserole (Quiche Style Overnight) is soft, fluffy, and custardy with classic quiche vibes, this make-ahead scrambled egg casserole is the ultimate stress-free breakfast. Prep it the night before and wake up to a warm, comforting dish perfect for brunch, holidays, or busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter, for greasing
- Optional additions:
- Sliced mushrooms (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
- Turkey sausage, fully cooked (optional)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- Spread vegetables evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheeses, then pour mixture over the vegetables.
- Gently tap the dish to remove air bubbles. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until set in the center and lightly golden on top.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead meal: Refrigerate overnight after assembling to let flavors meld.
- Variations: Swap in shredded mozzarella or Swiss with cheddar, or add mushrooms, green onions, or fully cooked turkey sausage.
- Warm slices can be kept in the fridge for up to 3–4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Let the casserole rest 5–10 minutes after baking for easier slicing.
- Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: Approximately 250-320 kcal per serving
- Sugar: Approximately 3-5 g per serving
- Sodium: Approximately 360 mg per serving
- Fat: Approximately 22-28 g per serving
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10-15 g per serving
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 6-10 g per serving
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 6-12 g per serving
- Fiber: 1-2 g per serving
- Protein: Approximately 12-25 g per serving
- Cholesterol: Approximately 240-260 mg per serving
Keywords: Scrambled Egg Breakfast Casserole, Quiche Style Overnight, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Overnight Egg Casserole, Brunch Casserole, Egg Bake, Breakfast Bake