Three Cheese, Veggie and Sausage Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This delicious make ahead breakfast casserole can be made the night before or weeks in advance. Three cheeses, veggies and sausage are combined with bread cubes and eggs for a satisfying start to any day. Perfect for a hungry crowd. Read full article at www.gettystewart.com for more info on freezing options.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, breakfast bake, breakfast strata, brunch, eggs, for a crowd, make ahead, savory breakfast bake
2Tbsp chopped parsley or green onionsfor garnishing
Instructions
Grease a 9x13" (23x33 cm) baking dish.
In fry pan, sauté sausage, remove from pan, set aside and let drain.
Remove all but 1 Tbsp oil from pan. Add onions and cook until transparent. Add garlic and cook but do not brown. Add well drained spinach and peppers. Cook 2-3 minutes to remove moisture.
In very large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, thyme, black pepper, mustard powder, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
Mix in bread cubes, sausage, veggies, and cheese (save 1/2 cup blend of cheddar and Parmesan for top). Stir well.
Pour into prepared pan. Top with remaining cheese.
Cover and refrigerate overnight. If making same day, let sit for at least 2 hours to allow egg and milk to soak into bread.
Remove from refrigerator and preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Uncover and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cover with foil in last few minutes if top is becoming too brown.
Remove from oven, place pan on wire rack and let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with paprika and fresh parsley or green onions.
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Notes
There is lots of room for substitutions in this recipe. Use whatever meat or vegan meat, cheese and veggies you prefer. Just cook any meat or veggies before adding to dish.You can freeze this casserole before or after it has been baked. You can freeze it in the baking pan or in freezer containers. For more details read the full article at www.gettystewart.com.