Rise And Shine Casserole Recipes

RISE AND SHINE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a large casserole dish with non-stick spray.
• Tear the 6-12 slices of bread into pieces about the size of a half-dollar. Line the bottom of the pan with the bread. Make sure the bottom of the pan is completely covered. Set aside.
• Fully cook the bacon (or sausage) in a skillet. Remove and pat dry with a paper towel to get rid of the extra grease. **Note: You can use as much or as little meat as you want. If you have a meat lover in the family you might want to try both bacon and sausage together in this recipe.**
• Spread the meat generously over the bread, making sure the meat is evenly distributed. Sprinkle 1/2 the bag of cheese on top of the bacon/bread layer. Set aside.
• Bake tater tots as directed on package. Once they are crispy & golden brown, place them on top of the cheese layer. Using a fork, run over tater tots to break some open so there will be potatoes in every bite. Set aside.
• In a medium/large bowl, crack 8 eggs (if making a smaller casserole you may have to use 6; or if a larger about 10+) Scramble the eggs with a fork. Add 2 1/2 cups milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream to the egg mixture and whisk well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. **Note: Again if you do not have these on hand or want to trim the calories just substitute for an additional 1/2 cup milk.***
• Pour egg/milk over the casserole, paying special attention to the corners and sides as they tend to dry out if they don't have enough liquid.
• Sprinkle the other 1/2 bag of shredded cheese on the top of the casserole.
• Cover with foil and let refrigerate overnight. (You don't necessarily have to do this step but it makes the casserole a hundred times better! Really easy to make it the night beforehand and just pop it in the oven in the morning!)
• Remove from refrigerator. Remove tin foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes depending on your oven. **Note: You can always put the foil back over the dish to prevent premature browning/burning.**
• Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy! :)

WEEKEND SEASONED RISE AND SHINE SAUSAGE CASSEROLE (BREAKFAST BAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Using about 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, grease the bottom and sides of a 3-quart casserole dish. Layer bottom only of casserole dish with white bread; bread should touch but not overlap. Pour package of Jimmy Dean Skillets on top of bread, evenly distribute from side to side. Cover with 1 1/2 cup cheese.
• Mix eggs, cream, paprika, black pepper, red pepper, dry mustard and Worcestershire Sauce together. Pour on top of Skillet mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate 8 hours (overnight is okay). Take out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour prior to cooking. (no more than 2). Bake 1 hour at 350°. Let casserole should stand 15 - 20 minutes before serving.

RISE AND SHINE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°. 2. Layer potatoes in bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. 3. Crumble sausage in skillet and cook until browned. Drain and spoon over potatoes. 4. Layer in 13 x 9-inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. 5. Whisk together eggs, mustard, salt and pepper and pour over sausage. 6. Sprinkle peppers and onions over sausage mixture and top with cheese. 7. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.