The first sentence on the recipe page is: If smothered and covered came in breakfast casserole form."

First of all, it’s easy to prepare and usually pretty affordable.

Second, breakfast is always useful and appreciated.

Deep-Dish Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford

After all, it is the most important meal of the day…especially after a late night.

Andbreakfast casserolesare the perfect make-ahead, big-batch dish for the job.

Needless to say, I was thrilled to find several all-new breakfast casserole recipes recently inSouthern Living.

Deep-Dish Loaded Hash Brown Casserole

Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford

A sprinkle of tomatoes and green onions add a little freshness to this fully loaded, hunger-zapping breakfast.

And yes, we admittedly threw in a little more baconthis is a judgment-free zone.