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What do you need to make this breakfast casserole

The ingredients for this egg casserole are very common and should all be in your local store. 

The only ingredient that you might not find easily is the herbes de Provence. It’s a mix of dried herbs with the main ones being savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.

If you can’t find it in your local store, you can buy it online here, or you can use your favorite herbs and spices instead. 

The good thing about a breakfast casserole is that it can easily be adapted to the ingredients you have at home.

The only main ingredients that can’t be swapped are the eggs, which means that you can easily make a vegetarian version if you wish to.

These are the tools you need to make this recipe:

• Cutting Board
• Good Quality Knife
• Skillet
• Glass baking dish (approx. 12 x 7.5-inch or 30,5 x 19 cm). If you need to buy one, get it with a lid so that it’s easier to store your bakings.

Note that if you are using a glass dish like the one in the video, you don’t need to add any extra fat, as the oil used for the sweet potatoes is enough.

How to make this breakfast casserole

To make this casserole, first bake the sweet potatoes while you prepare the other ingredients. 

In a medium-large pan, cook the bacon, onion, garlic, peppers, ground meat, salt, and herbs.

Once the meat and sweet potatoes are done, add the meat to the casserole with the sweet potatoes, whisk the eggs and add them to the casserole, too.

Give it a stir and level up the mixture before baking for 15 to 20 minutes.

STEP BY STEP PICTURES ON HOW TO MAKE THIS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE

WATCH HOW TO MAKE THIS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE RECIPE (86 sec)

Can I make this breakfast casserole ahead of time? 

Yes, you can prepare it a day ahead or even months ahead, if you want to include a freezing process.

DAY AHEAD
You can follow all the steps and stop just before baking it. Cover the casserole with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge. Bake it the following day.

Another option is that you make the entire recipe and, once the casserole has cooled down completely after baking it, you can store it in the fridge, also covered with plastic wrap.

The following day, let it rest at room temperature for about one hour and bake or grill it for 5 to 10 minutes to warm it up.

UP TO TWO MONTH AHEAD
This casserole holds up very well during a freezing/thawing process, then baked.

Let it cool down completely, cover it with plastic wrap, in a way you want to seal it, and add a layer of aluminum foil. 

Let it thaw overnight and let it rest at room temperature before warming it up.

Why do I consider this breakfast casserole to be healthy

EGGS
As I have already extensively explained in my post for the Mirza Ghassemi recipe, eggs are a nutrient-dense natural food that is rich in vitamin D (1), they are a good source of antioxidants that protect our eyes (2), and they contain all of the essential amino acids that our body needs to form the proteins it uses to function (3).

GROUND BEEF
Beef is a great source of protein and it’s rich in the different B vitamins, especially B12, and minerals like zinc, selenium, phosphorus, and iron. (4)

Eaten in moderation – not every day and taking up ¼ of our dish – meat can be part of a healthy diet. 

You want to consume grass-fed, grass-finished meat, making sure that the animal was well treated, lived and ate the way nature has intended. 

Buying your meat at Butcher Box, you’ll make sure that you are eating 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef, heritage breed pork and free-range organic chicken.

Plus, they always have a special offer for new subscribers; either free bacon for life or extra ground beef. Have a look at what their offering at the moment.  

PEPPERS
In my post for the Mojo Picón recipe, I have already talked about red peppers and have explained that they provide double of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, they are rich in fiber, vitamin A, polyphenols and carotenoids. (5) 

SWEET POTATOES
In my post for the Sweet Potato Toast recipe, I have explained how this tuber has high nutritional value and is considered a medicinal food. (6)

How to store and how long it lasts

Store it in the fridge in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days; reheat it in the microwave or in the oven, or enjoy it cold if you prefer. 

You can also freeze it for up to 2 months. Thaw it by leaving it in the fridge overnight and warm it up in the oven or microwave.

Can I make it with different ingredients?

One of the best things about this recipe is that is extremely adaptable. 

You could add cheese if you wish to have extra flavor; you can add your favorite veggies, like spinach or broccoli, or you can make it vegetarian by leaving the meat out and adding more veggies.

What should I serve this casserole with: 

This casserole doesn’t need to be exclusively for breakfast. 

It’s indeed perfect as a takeaway lunch to work, as a picnic dish, or even as travel food. Just wrap it up in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and eat it like a piece of bread. It’s also delicious cold. 

You want to eat this casserole with extra veggies, or a salad like this cabbage salad. 

Remember that for a balanced meal, half your plate should be veggies or salad. 

More breakfast and brunch recipes that you can make ahead of time. 

Your turn: What do you think about breakfast casseroles? Will you give this recipe a try? 

Let me know if you have any questions by leaving a comment below.

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Happy Healthy Eating!

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