Breakfast Casserole
By
Becca Balk
@Rayn
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This is an easy, versatile recipe that works well for buffet style or even a potluck. It has a very creamy custard-like consistency. (Note: Adding mustard to the eggs makes them fluffier, whether you're making this casserole or just scrambling some eggs and really adds to the flavour.)
I always make this Christmas morning and set up a buffet with the casserole, some fruit, a pot of coffee and pitcher of juice for a great 'help yourself' breakfast everyone can enjoy as we open gifts.
I always make this Christmas morning and set up a buffet with the casserole, some fruit, a pot of coffee and pitcher of juice for a great 'help yourself' breakfast everyone can enjoy as we open gifts.
Rating:
★★★★★ 1 vote5
Cook:
1 Hr
Ingredients
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1loaf of bread (french, sourdough, or store bought white all work well)
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1onion, diced
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1/4 - 1/2 cbell pepper, diced
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6 largeeggs
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1 - 2 tspmustard
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1/2 csour cream
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1/2 tspvanilla
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1packet of splenda
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·salt and pepper to taste
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·small amount of half and half or milk
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·cinnamon (optional)
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·pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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·grated cheese (optional)
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·cubed ham, cooked sausage, crumbled bacon, etc (optional)
How to Make Breakfast Casserole
- Cube the bread and spread out in a buttered glass baking pan. (I use a 13X9 inch)
- Saute the onion and bell pepper in a small amount of butter until soft (do not brown.) Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, mustard, sour cream, vanilla, splenda, cinnamon and nutmeg, whisking until thick and well mixed. It should have the consistency and smoothness of a silky custard mix. Add a small amount of cream, half and half, or milk if you think it's too thick.
- Whisk in the cooled onion and bell pepper, then pour over the bread cubes, making sure to cover all the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least an hour.)
- Bake at 325 degrees F until set, about 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. Let sit for several minutes before cutting.
- This casserole can be new and different each time you make it, just change up the optional ingredients a bit. Sometimes I omit the onion and bell pepper but use the cinnamon and nutmeg, another time I might add cubed ham and omit the cinnamon, sometimes I add grated cheddar or swiss, the possibilities are endless.
About Breakfast Casserole
Course/Dish: Breakfast Casseroles
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
