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Breakfast casserole

From the video “Easy Breakfast Casserole | Food Wishes” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~5 min
est.
Serves
~6
est.
Cost
~$7.03*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$6.97* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

May contain dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$21.10*for the batch in the video
~$7.03*per serving

You save about ~$6.97* per serving (50% less*) than ordering it out — ~$20.90* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario brunch plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: asparagus, sliced ham, monterey jack cheese

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario brunch plate at ~$14, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 57% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving599 kcal · 30% of 2,000
Fat40 g52%
Saturated fat19 g95%
Sodium822 mg36%
Carbohydrate26 g10%
Fiber3.4 g12%
Total sugars5.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein33 g66%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+8 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−12 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 11 of 12 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: average of rules (4: 600 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (8)). Typical amounts assumed for sliced ham, russet potatoes, olive oil, milk, heavy cream, cheddar cheese and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: asparagus. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • pot
  • spider strainer
  • skillet
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • casserole dish
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact quantities of ham, potatoes, milk, cream, and cheese
  • Exact baking time (stated as 50 to 55 minutes)
  • Servings and total prep/cook time
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Breakfast casserole

What makes Food Wishes's Breakfast casserole recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Breakfast casserole focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Bake until set but not overdone to avoid a dry, rubbery texture. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Breakfast casserole at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Breakfast casserole recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Breakfast casserole ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Breakfast casserole can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Breakfast casserole?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 18 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Breakfast casserole?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.