Peach Breakfast Casserole

Peach breakfast casserole is a simple baked breakfast for summer mornings, and peach breakfast casserole is also a useful everyday option because it includes oats. Peach breakfast casserole is mild, soft and lightly sweet, so peach breakfast casserole suits both family breakfasts and a calm weekend table. Peach breakfast casserole can be made not only with peaches, but also with plums, apricots, pears and other fruits when peaches are not available.

Cottage cheese gives peach breakfast casserole its main body and a tender, creamy texture, while eggs hold peach breakfast casserole together during baking. Sugar adds sweetness and helps the egg mixture become smoother when beaten. Oats make peach breakfast casserole more substantial and give peach breakfast casserole a pleasant texture. Peaches bring juiciness and fruit aroma, and peach pieces placed in the baking dish create a soft fruit layer under the batter.

While preparing peach breakfast casserole, beat the eggs with the sugar first, then mix in the cottage cheese, and only after that add the oats. The cottage cheese mixture should look evenly combined before the oats go in. When arranging peach breakfast casserole in the baking dish, spread the cut peach pieces first, then pour the batter over the top. Bake peach breakfast casserole in an oven preheated to 180°C for 40–45 minutes, and watch for a set surface and a baked-through centre.

The easiest swaps for peach breakfast casserole are fruit swaps, because the recipe itself suggests using plums, apricots, pears or other fruits. Peach breakfast casserole keeps the same method when peaches are replaced with other ripe fruit. Cottage cheese, eggs, sugar and oats are the base of peach breakfast casserole, so the character of peach breakfast casserole comes from keeping those ingredients in place and changing only the fruit according to the season.

Serve peach breakfast casserole as a breakfast bake, warm or at room temperature, when peach breakfast casserole has had a little time to settle after baking. Peach breakfast casserole is satisfying on its own because cottage cheese, eggs and oats make peach breakfast casserole filling. Peach breakfast casserole also works well for a simple table where the fruit flavour should stay in focus.

Keep peach breakfast casserole in the refrigerator after cooling, so peach breakfast casserole stays fresh for later breakfasts. Peach breakfast casserole can be portioned after cooling and stored in a covered container. Peach breakfast casserole is best eaten within 2–3 days, when the texture is still tender and the fruit remains pleasant.

Questions about this recipe

Can I make this casserole with fruit other than peaches?

Yes, this casserole can be made not only with peaches, but also with plums, apricots, pears and other fruits. Keep the same method and replace the peaches with the same amount of prepared fruit.

How do I know when the casserole is ready?

The casserole is ready after baking at 180°C for 40–45 minutes when the surface looks set and the centre is baked through. The casserole should no longer look wet on top when it comes out of the oven.

Can I eat this casserole cold?

Yes, peach breakfast casserole can be served warm or at room temperature. Peach breakfast casserole also keeps well chilled for later breakfasts.

How long does peach breakfast casserole keep?

Peach breakfast casserole keeps in the refrigerator for 2–3 days after cooling. Store peach breakfast casserole in a covered container or keep the baking dish well covered.