Southern Brunch Casserole Recipes

SOUTHERN BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, place potatoes and enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; boil uncovered 15 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool. In 2-quart heavy saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-low heat; stir in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Increase heat to medium. Gradually add milk and half-and-half; cook and stir until thickened. Add cheese, Italian seasoning and pepper; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. In baking dish, layer half each of the egg slices, bacon and cheese sauce. Top with potatoes. Layer with remaining egg slices, bacon and cheese sauce. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with onions.

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and spread in the bottom of a greased 9- by 13- by 2- inch casserole dish.
• In a medium skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to drain the fat. Spread the cooked sausage over the bread and top with the cheese. Then stir together the, half-and-half, dry mustard, salt and eggs. Pour this mixture over the cheese. Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake the covered casserole until set and slightly golden, about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to set for 15 minutes before serving.

SOUTHERN BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place potato cubes in a large saucepan;cover with water.
• Boil 15 minutes to til tender.
• Drain and cool.
• Melt 1/4 c butter in a heavy sauce over medium-low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth.
• Cook, stirring constantly, 1 min.
• Gradually add milk and half& half; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.
• Add cheese, italian seasoning, and pepper, stirring constantly until cheese melts.
• Remove from heat.
• Layer half each of egg slices, bacon, and cheese sauce in a lightly greased 13 X 9 X 2 inch baking dish.
• Top with potato.
• Top with remaining egg slices, bacon and cheese sauce.
• Combine breadcrumbs and 3 T melted butter; sprinkle over casserole.
• Cover and chill overnight, if desired.
• Remove casserole from refrigerator.
• Let stand at room temperature 30 mins.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Garnish, if desired.