carmelized onion and potato breakfast casserole
What a yummy breakfast casserole without the bread and potatoes in it's place. I love potatoes for breakfast and this makes an easy way to have them with your eggs.
prep time
45 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 cups golden potatoes, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 ounces pancetta, chopped or bacon
- 3 cups vidalia onions, sliced
- - butter
- 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup gruyere or swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon rosemary sprigs, snipped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
How To Make carmelized onion and potato breakfast casserole
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Step 1In a large saucepan cook potatoes, covered in boiling salted water about 5 minutes or until slightly tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pancetta; cook until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove pancetta, reserving drippings in skillet. Set pancetta aside.
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Step 3Add onions to skillet. Cook and stir over medium-low heat about 20 minutes or until lightly browned and very tender. Remove from heat. Carefully stir potatoes and pancetta into onions in skillet.
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Step 4Lightly butter a 2 quart rectangular baking dish. Spread potato mix into prepared dish. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs and milk. Add cheese, salt, pepper and rosemary; stir until well mixed. Pour evenly over potatoes in baking dish.
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Step 5Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
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Step 6Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes or until golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
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Step 7This casserole may be made and served the same day by omitting the chilling step.
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