A Simple, Creative Breakfast Casserole With Zucchini

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.

Ingredient List

• Large Eggs
• Milk
• Salt (black pepper is optional)
• Dry Mustard
• Breakfast Sausage
• Shredded Zucchini
• Shredded Cheese
• Bread Cubes

How to Make Egg Zucchini Bake

Step By Step Instructions

1. Squeeze the excess moisture from the shredded zucchini.
2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, milk, salt and dry mustard.
3. To the egg mixture, stir in fried and drained sausage, shredded zucchini, cheese and bread cubes.
4. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
5. Bake until golden brown and set in the center.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool completely. Store in an airtight container lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave.

For the full instructions for zucchini casserole with sausage and eggs, scroll to the bottom of this post.

Recipe FAQs

• 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.
• Be sure to drain the zucchini after shredding.

Recipe Variations

• Use any type of milk including whole milk, skim, half and half or heavy cream.
• Add your favorite veggies such as bell peppers, broccoli, asparagus and/or onions. I recommend lightly steaming asparagus and broccoli first, and sautéing onions and peppers before adding to the mixture.
• Fresh herbs will brighten the flavor. I love fresh basil or fresh parsley.
• Use your favorite type of cheese including mozzarella cheese, feta cheese Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, etc.
• Add some heat with red pepper flakes.
• Dried herbs make a nice addition. Try thyme, oregano, or dill.

Why is my breakfast casserole runny?

Most likely, your breakfast casserole has too much liquid and not enough ingredients to absorb it. There needs to be the perfect ratio of liquid (milk and egg) and bread in the casserole. Another possible reason for a runny breakfast casserole is the addition of raw vegetables. These vegetables contain water which will release during the baking process.

If the center of your casserole is still runny, the casserole needs to be baked longer. You can prevent the top from getting too brown by covering with foil part of the way through baking.

Ways to Use Zucchini

Spicy Roasted Zucchini

Classic Zucchini Bread

Sour Cream Zucchini Bake

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.

• Loaded Breakfast Casserole
• Overnight French Toast Casserole
• Sausage Pancake Casserole
• Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole
• Egg Benedict Casserole