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Breakfast Casserole w/Roasted Veggies

December 3, 2022 by //  by Holly 1 Comment

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Breakfast Casserole w/Roasted Veggies

A baked egg and cheese casserole, loaded with savory roasted vegetables, this is easy to make and can be prepared ahead using leftover veggies! Great for serving guests or for a special breakfast. We also love prepping it ahead and having quick breakfasts ready all week.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast for Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Farm-to-Table
Keyword: Eggs, Gluten-free options, Made from Scratch, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Prep-Ahead
Servings: 8
Calories: 794734kcal
Author: Holly
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • 1 9 x 13 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

  • 6-8 slices bread or a package of frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 3-4 cups roasted or cooked vegetables Some options: onion, peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet potatoes. Any cooked vegetables will work.
  • 2 c. or up to 1 lb of shredded Cheddar cheese or other cheese if you prefer
  • 8 eggs beaten well
  • 1½ c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1¼ t. dry ground mustard

Just before baking top with:

  • 3 c. cornflakes, crushed crushed. Gluten free alternatives are: corn chex, rice chex, tortilla chips. Leave off for lower carb option.
  • ½ c. butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Grease baking dish.
    Tear bread into pieces and place into 9×13 greased pan. Or pour and spread out frozen hash browns in baking dish.
    Layer veggies and then cheese over bread or potatoes.
  • Beat eggs with milk, salt and mustard—blender or food processor works best for this.
    Pour mixture over bread, veggies, and cheese (make sure bread is well-covered).
  • Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. (Optional–see notes.)
  • Uncover and sprinkle with cornflakes and then drizzle with melted butter.
    Bake at 300° for 60 minutes, or until set (bubbly).
  • Cut into squares and serve. We love serving with salsa, hot sauce, or chili garlic sauce at the table.

Notes

This casserole is best when made ahead and then just pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve it. However, I’ve put this casserole together and baked it immediately many times and it still tastes fantastic. 

Nutrition

Calories: 794734kcal | Carbohydrates: 43979g | Protein: 40788g | Fat: 56679g | Saturated Fat: 3134g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15767g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35201g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 22219mg | Potassium: 1153623mg | Fiber: 19066g | Sugar: 10622g | Vitamin A: 51337IU | Vitamin C: 11113mg | Calcium: 416163mg | Iron: 14419mg

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Italian Lentil Soup

December 2, 2022 by //  by Holly Leave a Comment

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Italian Lentil Soup in the Instant Pot (Vegan)

Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Pressure Cooking Time15 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Beans & Rice, Italian, Plant-Based, Vegan
Keyword: Budget-friendly, Dairy-free, Dinner, Gluten-free, Kid-Approved
Servings: 8
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Holly
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup onion diced (1 medium-sized onion equals about 1 cup diced)
  • 1 cup celery diced (2-3 stalks equal about 1 cup diced celery)
  • 1 cup carrots diced (2-3 whole carrots equal about 1 cup diced)
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced (1 medium bell pepper equals about 1 cup diced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic minced (1 clove garlic equals about 1 teaspoon minced)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel
  • 1 lb. lentils sorted and rinsed (“sorting” means looking through the dried lentils and picking out any rocks or sticks that may have come from the field)
  • 14 ounces Diced tomatoes
  • 8 cups unsalted or low sodium vegetable stock
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Turn on Instant Pot to [Sauté] mode to begin heating everything while you throw all the ingredients in the pot.
  • Sauté onions, carrots, and celery. Add about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Brown slightly for added flavor. Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on [Pressure Cook] or [Manual] or [Soup] setting/High pressure/15 min/10 min NR.

Detailed Newbie Instant Pot Instructions:

  • Close lid of Instant Pot. Check valve and make sure it is on [Sealing].
  • Turn off Instant Pot if it’s still on [Sauté] mode.
  • Turn Instant Pot ON to [Soup] program.
  • Adjust the time to 15 minutes at high pressure by pressing [+] or [-] on the front of your Instant Pot.
  • Allow Pot to Natural release for at least 10 minutes.
  • Stir well and taste. Add any needed salt and pepper to taste. A splash of Tabasco really hits the spot!

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3948IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 5mg

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Bacon & Onion Breakfast Casserole

December 2, 2022 by //  by Holly Leave a Comment

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Bacon & Onion Breakfast Casserole

A baked egg and cheese casserole, this is easy to make and can be prepared ahead. Great for serving guests or for a special breakfast. We also love prepping it ahead and having quick breakfasts ready all week.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast for Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Farm-to-Table
Keyword: Eggs, Gluten-free options, Made from Scratch, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Prep-Ahead
Servings: 8
Calories: 794734kcal
Author: Holly
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • 1 9 x 13 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 6-8 slices bread or a package of frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 1 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled or diced
  • 2 c. or up to 1 lb of shredded Cheddar cheese or other cheese if you prefer
  • 8 eggs beaten well
  • 1½ c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1¼ t. dry ground mustard

Just before baking top with:

  • 3 c. cornflakes, crushed crushed. Gluten free alternatives are: corn chex, rice chex, tortilla chips. Leave off for lower carb option.
  • ½ c. butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Caramelize onion by sautéing until browned. Use medium-high heat and stir infrequently.
  • Grease baking dish.
    Tear bread into pieces and place into 9×13 greased pan. Or pour and spread out frozen hash browns in baking dish.
    Layer bacon, onions, and then cheese over bread or potatoes.
  • Beat eggs with milk, salt and mustard—blender or food processor works best for this.
    Pour mixture over bread, meat, and cheese (make sure bread is well-covered).
  • Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. (Optional–see notes.)
  • Uncover and sprinkle with cornflakes and then drizzle with melted butter.
    Bake at 300° for 60 minutes, or until set (bubbly).
  • Cut into squares and serve. We love serving with salsa, hot sauce, or chili garlic sauce at the table.

Notes

This casserole is best when made ahead and then just pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve it. However, I’ve put this casserole together and baked it immediately many times and it still tastes fantastic. 

Nutrition

Calories: 794734kcal | Carbohydrates: 43979g | Protein: 40788g | Fat: 56679g | Saturated Fat: 3134g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15767g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35201g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 22219mg | Potassium: 1153623mg | Fiber: 19066g | Sugar: 10622g | Vitamin A: 51337IU | Vitamin C: 11113mg | Calcium: 416163mg | Iron: 14419mg

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Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

December 2, 2022 by //  by Holly Leave a Comment

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Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

A baked egg and cheese casserole, this is easy to make and can be prepared ahead. Great for serving guests or for a special breakfast. We also love prepping it ahead and having quick breakfasts ready all week.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Breakfast for Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Farm-to-Table
Keyword: Eggs, Gluten-free options, Made from Scratch, Make-Ahead Breakfast, Prep-Ahead
Servings: 8
Calories: 794734kcal
Author: Holly
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • 1 9 x 13 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

  • 6-8 slices bread or a package of frozen hash brown potatoes
  • 1 lb. breakfast sausage or bacon or ham cooked and crumbled or diced
  • 2 c. or up to 1 lb of shredded Cheddar cheese or other cheese if you prefer
  • 8 eggs beaten well
  • 1½ c. milk
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1¼ t. dry ground mustard

Just before baking top with:

  • 3 c. cornflakes, crushed crushed. Gluten free alternatives are: corn chex, rice chex, tortilla chips. Leave off for lower carb option.
  • ½ c. butter, melted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Cook sausage until no longer pink; drain well.
  • Grease baking dish.
    Tear bread into pieces and place into 9×13 greased pan. Or pour and spread out frozen hash browns in baking dish.
    Layer meat and then cheese over bread or potatoes.
  • Beat eggs with milk, salt and mustard—blender or food processor works best for this.
    Pour mixture over bread, meat, and cheese (make sure bread is well-covered).
  • Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. (Optional–see notes.)
  • Uncover and sprinkle with cornflakes and then drizzle with melted butter.
    Bake at 300° for 60 minutes, or until set (bubbly).
  • Cut into squares and serve. We love serving with salsa, hot sauce, or chili garlic sauce at the table.

Notes

This casserole is best when made ahead and then just pop it in the oven when you’re ready to serve it. However, I’ve put this casserole together and baked it immediately many times and it still tastes fantastic. 

Nutrition

Calories: 794734kcal | Carbohydrates: 43979g | Protein: 40788g | Fat: 56679g | Saturated Fat: 3134g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15767g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35201g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 301mg | Sodium: 22219mg | Potassium: 1153623mg | Fiber: 19066g | Sugar: 10622g | Vitamin A: 51337IU | Vitamin C: 11113mg | Calcium: 416163mg | Iron: 14419mg

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