Ham 'n' Eggs Brunch Casserole |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Prepare this casserole the night before and just pop it in the oven for brunch! Ingredients:
10 -12 slices day-old italian bread or 10 -12 slices french bread |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 3/4 cup) |
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) |
3/4 lb cooked canadian bacon or 3/4 lb ham, cubed |
6 eggs |
3 1/2 cups milk |
1 sprig fresh thyme |
Directions:
1. Grease a 2-quart covered casserole.
2. Stack 3 bread slices; cut into long strips and then into cubes.
3. Continue with remaining bread to make 6 cups of bread cubes.
4. In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
5. Add pepper and onion; sauté until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
6. Transfer pepper and onion to the prepared dish.
7. Add bread and Canadian bacon; stir to combine.
8. In a medium bowl, combine eggs and milk; using a fork, stir mixture until well blended.
9. Pour egg mixture over bread mixture.
10. Cover casserole; let stand 1 hour at room temperature or chill overnight.
11. Preheat oven to 325°F.
12. Bake casserole covered, for 30 minutes.
13. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.
14. Garnish with thyme and serve immediately.
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