Description
California Breakfast Casserole is a hearty, fresh, and flavorful baked dish layered with eggs, potatoes, bell peppers, cheese, and avocado. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or make-ahead meals, offering a nutritious and satisfying start to the day.
Ingredients
- 10 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half
- 3 cups frozen hash browns or diced potatoes, thawed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced (for topping)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the thawed hash browns evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with diced red bell pepper and chopped green onions.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over the vegetables.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top of the layered ingredients.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then top with sliced avocado before serving.
Notes
For extra veggies, add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini.Use pepper jack cheese or add jalapeños for a spicy version.Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.Add avocado just before serving to preserve its freshness.Pairs well with fruit, toast, or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of casserole)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 280mg
