Elegant Brunch Casserole Recipes

BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and seasoned salt. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

OVERNIGHT BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat., In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and green onions in remaining butter until tender. Add ham; heat through. Whisk egg substitute and eggs; add to skillet. Cook and stir until almost set. Stir in cheese sauce., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Toss bread cubes with butter. Arrange over egg mixture; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

ELEGANT BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease bottom and sides of 9" x 13" glass casserole dish with butter.
• Tear bread into bite-sized pieces and place in dish, arranging so that they form a fairly solid layer but do not overlap (you may not need the whole loaf).
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; drizzle evenly over bread.
• Sprinkle grated Swiss and Monterrey Jack cheeses evenly over bread.
• Top cheese layer evenly with cooked bacon bits.
• Break eggs into large mixing bowl and beat lightly by hand; add milk, wine, chopped green onion, mustard, black pepper and cayenne, beating again until foamy.
• Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole; cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate overnight.
• The following day, remove dish from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Bake, covered with foil, for approximately 45-50 minutes, until eggs are'set' in the center.
• Remove from oven and spread sour cream evenly over the top of the casserole; sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
• Return to oven uncovered; bake an additional 10 minutes or so until lightly-browned.