Wife Saver Breakfast Recipe

This make-ahead breakfast casserole is a Christmas morning lifesaver! Get rave reviews with minimal effort – prepare it the night before and bake it in the morning for a delicious and impressive holiday breakfast. This recipe, passed down from an amazing cook, features layers of fluffy bread, savory ham, and melted cheese, all bathed in a creamy egg custard and topped with crunchy corn flakes. Perfect for feeding a crowd!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 602 kcal
Protein 51g
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Wife Saver Breakfast 91

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How to Make Wife Saver Breakfast

  1. Grease a 11x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Remove crusts from 8-10 slices of bread and layer them evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Add a layer of 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, followed by 1 cup thinly sliced cooked ham, and then another layer of bread.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/4 cup finely minced yellow onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, cheese, and ham layers.
  7. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
  8. In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Melt 1/4 cup butter. Crush 2 cups of corn flakes. Mix the melted butter with crushed corn flakes and sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

38 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

118g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Wife Saver Breakfast?

Wife Saver Breakfast takes about 115 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Wife Saver Breakfast?

Wife Saver Breakfast has approximately 602 calories per serving, with about 51 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 68 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Wife Saver Breakfast?

The key ingredients for Wife Saver Breakfast are White Bread, Cheddar Cheese, Back Bacon, Eggs, Dry Mustard, Onion. See the full list with measurements above.

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