Simple Breakfast Casserole

Name: Simple Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 2 medium russet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, optional, shredded

Vegetarian Casserole Diner-Style

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

It really doesn't get much simpler than the Simple Breakfast Casserole! Fluffy eggs accompanied by some yummy, tender potatoes and classic breakfast vegetables for a touch of savory flavor and garden-freshness! All baked together with a blanket of cheddar cheese on top! There may not be anything fancy about Simple Breakfast Casserole, but it sure will impress your taste buds!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 medium russet potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
6 large eggs
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, optional, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Lightly grease a 9-inch square casserole dish.

Step 3 -In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.

Step 4 -Add the onions to the hot oil and sauté for 1 minute.

Step 5 -Add the green peppers, the potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper and sauté, while stirring, until the onions are soft and tender, about 4 minutes.

Step 6 -Transfer the vegetable mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7 -In a medium mixing bowl, add the eggs, the remaining salt, and the remaining pepper and beat to combine.

Step 8 -Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the casserole dish.

Step 9 -Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the casserole dish.

Step 10 -Bake until the eggs are cooked firmly, about 35-40 minutes.

Step 11 -Serve.

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