Breakfast Casserole with Zucchini
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Breakfast is served with this egg casserole full of sausage, cheese, bread cubes and a secret ingredient – zucchini. That’s right, trick your kids into eating their veggies in the morning with this breakfast casserole with zucchini.
Breakfast Casserole with Zucchini Recipe:
The age old question still stands true. How am I going to use all this zucchini? Are you searching for recipes using zucchini?
Here’s a new idea for those of you who have probably made every recipe possible and still have several more zucchini hanging around your house: zucchini breakfast casserole
That’s right; shred it up and add it to an egg casserole. You’ll up the nutritional value without changing the flavor. And every kid (and adult) should start their day with some veggies.
How to Make Egg Zucchini Bake:
Instructions:
- Mix eggs, milk, salt and dry mustard.
- Stir in fried and drained sausage, shredded zucchini, cheese and bread cubes.
- Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
- Bake until golden brown and set in the center.
For the full instructions for zucchini casserole with sausage and eggs, scroll to the bottom of this post.
Notes About Zucchini Casserole with Sausage:
- This is a great zucchini breakfast idea.
- Drain the excess grease off the breakfast sausage, if needed.
- Substitute bacon or ham for sausage if desired.
- Any type of bread can be used in this zucchini egg bake.
- Shred the zucchini on a hand grater or go the easy route with a food processor with a shredder attachment.
- Do not drain the zucchini after shredding.
Ways to Use Zucchini:
Old Fashioned Cheesy Zucchini Casserole
Breakfast Casserole Recipes
Breakfast casseroles are great because they can often be prepped ahead of time and popped into the oven for a hearty, homemade breakfast. We love serving them for holidays and just an ordinary Sunday morning.
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Casserole with Zucchini
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
- 2 1/2 cups bread, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Whisk eggs, milk, ground mustard and salt.
- Stir in cooked sausage, bread cubes, cheese and zucchini.
- Pour into prepared dish.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through in the center.
Notes
- This is a great zucchini breakfast idea.
- Drain the excess grease off the breakfast sausage, if needed.
- Substitute bacon or ham for sausage if desired.
- Any type of bread can be used in this zucchini breakfast casserole.
- Shred zucchini on a hand grater or go the easy route with a food processor with a shredder attachment.
- Do not drain the zucchini after shredding.
- Looking for more breakfast ideas using zucchini? Mom's Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is the bomb!
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