Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Casserole Kids Can Help Make
This breakfast casserole combines eggs, cheese, and bread in one dish that bakes while you set the table. Kids can crack eggs, tear bread, and sprinkle cheese without any knife work or stovetop cooking.
You’ll assemble everything the night before, then just pop it in the oven come morning. No stress, no mess, and mom gets to relax.
Why This Recipe Works for Kids
Every step in this casserole uses skills kids already have. They can tear bread into chunks instead of cutting it, crack eggs into a bowl, and measure milk using a liquid measuring cup. The whisking and sprinkling tasks let them feel involved without handling sharp tools or hot surfaces.
The make-ahead aspect means any spills or messes happen the night before, not during the morning rush. Kids get the satisfaction of "cooking" while parents maintain their sanity.
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Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Casserole Kids Can Help Make
Equipment Needed
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Prepare base layers: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Tear bread into bite-sized pieces and spread evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage or ham over the bread, then top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
- Make egg mixture: In a large bowl, crack eggs and whisk until well beaten. Add milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, whisking until completely combined. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the bread and meat in the baking dish.
- Chill casserole: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the bread to absorb the egg mixture.
- Prepare for baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap and drizzle melted butter over the top. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup cheese.
- Bake until set: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the center is set and doesn’t jiggle when gently shaken, the top is golden brown, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (1 serving)
