We love surprising people with all of the things we can cook on a Traeger. We get our most incredulous glances from serving delicious breakfast dishes hot off of our grill. People just can't seem to wrap their head around the idea that you can, in fact, bake a breakfast casserole outside on a grill grate in the middle of winter. Surprise your family and friends with this delicious recipe for a Western Omelet Brakfast Casserole. All of the prep work is done the night before, making breakfast a breeze. Simply throw it on the grill when you first wake up and enjoy a hot and hearty breakfast that will please your crowd.
Western Omelet Breakfast Casserole
Serves: 10 -15 people
Prep Time: 25 Min, plus 8 hours of time in the fridge
Cook Time: 45 minutes-1 hour
Recommended Pellets: Any
Ingredients
1 package (32 ounces) frozen hashbrown potatoes
1 small red onion (diced)
1 lb lean ham (cubed about 1-inch)
2 cups White Cheddar or Monetery Jack cheese (shredded)
12 large eggs (beaten well)
1/2 medium each: green and red bell peppers (diced)
1 1/4 c milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
Hot sauce, to taste
Directions
Butter the inside of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 1/3 of the potatoes, vegetables, ham and cheese in the pan. Repeat 2 more times until all ingredients are used, but reserve the last 1/2 of shredded cheese instead of sprinkling on top.
Beat together the milk, spices and eggs, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes and vegetables. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to cook, start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid open for 4-5 minutes to establish the fire. Close the lid and the temperature up to 350 degrees, allowing the grill to preheat for 10-15 minutes. Plcae the covered casserole dish directly on the grill grate and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and top the casserole with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 15-30 minutes until the eggs are entirely set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing into portions and serving.
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