breakfast casserole

(you can pretty much substitute/ add anything you have in the fridge when making this. it's sort of idiot-proof. you can make a healthier version with egg whites, or go all out fatty with fried bacon. throw in some green peppers if you go for that sort of thing. use pepper jack cheese. try hash browns instead of bread. you get the idea.)

ingredients:
6 eggs

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1/2 of a small loaf of sour dough bread, cubed

2 cups skim milk

salt, pepper, secret seasonings

low sodium ham

directions:
preheat oven to 350°F.   beat the eggs in a large bowl.  mix in the milk and cheese.  add the bread and carefully stir until all pieces of bread are moistened (don't over mix or the bread may disintegrate). add ham (or any breakfast meat you prefer.) add salt and pepper to taste. 

butter a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish. pour mix in and bake in oven for 50 minutes to an hour, until the top is browned and the center springs back when touched. remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. it's enough for about 8, and is really good reheated.

variations:
cornbread would make a great change.  you can add bread crumbs on top to make it more crusty.  egg beaters to make it healthy.  if you use any vegetables, cook them down first.