Name: Savory Egg Casserole with Rice Krispies Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 11 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sausage; ½ lb bacon; 1 whole onion, chopped; 2 cups Minute Rice (half-cooked); ½ teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 7 large eggs; 2 cans cream of mushroom soup; 1 cup milk; 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 1 hour 5 min
Servings: 11

For the Hearty Egg Casserole Base

A bold breakfast bake—meaty, cheesy, and anchored with rice for a crew-sized start to the day.

Ingredients

1 lb sausage
½ lb bacon
1 whole onion, chopped
2 cups Minute Rice (half-cooked)
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
7 large eggs
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a skillet, cook sausage and chopped onion until browned. Drain excess fat.
Cook Minute Rice halfway according to package instructions.
In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture, rice, pepper, cheese, eggs, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and mustard. Mix until evenly blended.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

Prep: 18 min • Cook: 35 min • Wait: No time

For the Crispy Topping

Rice Krispies add a golden crunch—unexpected, but delightful as a surprise windfall.

Ingredients

5 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

After initial bake, sprinkle Rice Krispies evenly over the top of the casserole.
Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until topping is lightly golden and crisp.

Prep: 2 min • Cook: 10 min • Wait: No time

Notes

This casserole be a galley favorite—savory, satisfying, and perfect for feeding a hungry crew. Keeps in the ship’s stores for up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F or slice and pan-fry for a crispy edge. For extra flair, serve with hot sauce or a dollop of sour cream.