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Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Overnight Breakfast Casserole: Easy, Delicious, and Healthy

Enjoy a stress-free breakfast with this Overnight Breakfast Casserole that caters to various dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 6 hours
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 slices Thick Bread Use slightly stale brioche, sourdough, or French baguette.
  • 2 cups Berries Use fresh or thawed frozen fruit.
For the Wet Mixture
  • 1 cup Applesauce Or substitute with mashed banana.
  • 2 cups Milk of Choice Dairy or plant-based.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Or use additional milk for egg-free option.
For Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup Or agave or honey.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Optional if using vanilla-flavored milk.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Overnight Breakfast Casserole
  1. Prep the Bread: If your bread isn't stale, allow it to sit uncovered overnight or bake it at 300°F for 15 minutes.
  2. Assemble the Dish: Grease the pan, cut the bread into cubes, and layer them evenly in the bottom.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the applesauce, milk, egg whites, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and fold in the berries. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Bake: Preheat to 350°F, remove plastic wrap, and bake for approximately 1 hour until golden brown.
  6. Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm or cold with syrup or fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Bread choice matters for optimal texture. Customize with various fruits and store leftovers in an airtight container.

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