How to Make Overnight Cornflake Bake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day and it's important to start your day with a hearty, satisfying meal that will keep you energized throughout the morning. If you're looking for a delicious and easy breakfast recipe that can be prepared in advance, then look no further than this Overnight Cornflake Bake.

This breakfast dish is perfect for busy mornings when you don't have a lot of time to spare, but still want to enjoy a wholesome and tasty meal. Plus, it...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
  • 16 slices bread, or more to taste, crusts removed and discarded
  • 1 pound ham, chopped
  • ¾ pound shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3 ½ cups cornflakes cereal
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 13x9-inch dish

  • Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter. Cut bread slices into quarters. Arrange 1/2 of the bread evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared dish to cover completely.
  • Mix together ham and Cheddar cheese in a medium bowl; spread over bread layer in the dish and top with remaining bread.
  • Whisk together milk, eggs, and mustard in the same bowl until smooth; pour over bread to soak completely.
  • Put cornflakes cereal into a separate bowl; drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter and stir to coat. Spread over the top of casserole. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cornflakes are browned, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    635 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 196mg
    • Sodium: 1546mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 510mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 450mg