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This delicious Caprese Breakfast Casserole is the perfect blend of fresh, vibrant flavors and hearty, satisfying ingredients—ideal for busy mornings, lazy weekends, or even a special brunch gathering. Picture this: fluffy eggs baked to perfection, layered with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. It’s like your favorite Caprese salad had a delicious breakfast makeover!
The casserole comes together quickly—it really only takes about 10 minutes to assemble. Once it’s out of the oven, finish it off with a drizzle of balsamic glaze for that classic Caprese touch and an extra pop of flavor.
It would make a great addition to your holiday brunch lineup! It’s got such a fresh flavor!
Hope you get a chance to try it!
Ingredients
- 1 Tb olive oil
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 18 eggs
- 1/3 C half and half
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 C grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 C mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 1 C fresh basil, roughly chopped
- Optional:
- Balsamic Glaze
- more fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven 350 degrees.
- Heat a medium sized skillet up over medium heat. Add the oil and allow it to heat through. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions are translucent.
- Place the eggs into a large mixing bowl and whisk vigorously until they are well combined. Add the half and half, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and whisk them in to combine.
- Add the cooked onions and garlic and stir to combine.
- Add the tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese and basil. Stir gently to combine.
- Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and carefully pour the mixture into the pan. Make sure that the tomatoes and basil are evenly spread.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the eggs are set and cooked through.
- Allow the pan to rest on the counter for about 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
- Top with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and more fresh basil. (Optional, but so wonderful.)
Recipe adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod
Can I assemble it the night before and cook in the morning.
Sheila,
Thanks so much for your question. Yes, you can assemble it the night before.
Best of luck!
~Jamie