Make ahead breakfast ideas
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INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
10 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups cubed bread*
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup diced red pepper, optional
sliced green onion, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Butter a 9 x 13 x 2 inch casserole dish.
Toast the bread (about 7 pieces).
While toasting, in large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and salt until thoroughly combined.
Evenly distribute half the bread into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the black pepper, half the red pepper, and half the sausage. Repeat layers.
Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately.
When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat oven to 325 F. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, or until eggs are set. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the casserole dish with foil.
If desired, sprinkle the casserole with sliced green onions. Serve warm.
NOTES
*I toast my bread before incorporating it into the casserole, but this step is optional.
INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage
10 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups cubed bread*
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup diced red pepper, optional
sliced green onion, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
Butter a 9 x 13 x 2 inch casserole dish.
Toast the bread (about 7 pieces).
While toasting, in large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and salt until thoroughly combined.
Evenly distribute half the bread into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with half the cheese, half the black pepper, half the red pepper, and half the sausage. Repeat layers.
Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or bake immediately.
When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat oven to 325 F. Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, or until eggs are set. If the top begins to brown too quickly, loosely cover the casserole dish with foil.
If desired, sprinkle the casserole with sliced green onions. Serve warm.
NOTES
*I toast my bread before incorporating it into the casserole, but this step is optional.
Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
Date: 2019-04-14 06:45 am (UTC)INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds smoked sausage, chopped
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits
2 (8-oz.) blocks sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetable cooking spray
DIRECTIONS
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 7 to 9 minutes or until cooked; drain on paper towels.
Step 2
Bring salt and 4 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Whisk in grits, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until completely melted. Stir in milk and next 4 ingredients. Stir in sausage. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 3
Bake at 350° for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until golden and cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Recipe
Date: 2019-04-14 06:48 am (UTC)INGREDIENTS
1 pound hot ground pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean)
1 1/4 cups (5 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon table salt
6 green onions, sliced
1 (13.22-oz.) package mini croissants (about 24), torn
Vegetable cooking spray
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese (about 8 oz.)
DIRECTIONS
How to Make It
Step 1
Cook sausage about 8 minutes in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble. Toss together sausage, Parmesan cheese, and next 3 ingredients; arrange mixture in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Step 2
Whisk together milk and next 2 ingredients; pour over the sausage mixture. Cover and chill dish for 8 hours.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover casserole, and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese. Bake 45 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes.
Creamy Egg Strata
Date: 2019-04-14 06:49 am (UTC)INGREDIENTS
1/2 (16-oz.) French bread loaf, cubed (about 5 cups)
6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
Garnish: chopped fresh chives
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Place bread cubes in a well-buttered 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Melt 3 Tbsp. butter, and drizzle over bread cubes. Sprinkle with cheeses.
Step 2
Melt remaining 3 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add onion and garlic. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Whisk in broth and next 4 ingredients until blended. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3
Gradually whisk about one-fourth of hot sour cream mixture into eggs; add egg mixture to remaining sour cream mixture, whisking constantly. Pour mixture over cheese in baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 8 to 24 hours.
Step 4
Let strata stand at room temperature 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. Remove plastic wrap, and bake 30 minutes or until set. Serve immediately.
Brie-and-Veggie Breakfast Strata
Date: 2019-04-14 06:51 am (UTC)INGREDIENTS
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (8-oz.)
Brie round*
1 (12-oz.) package sourdough bread loaf, cubed
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Sauté first 3 ingredients in hot oil 10 to 12 minutes or just until vegetables are tender and onion slices begin to turn golden.
Step 2
Trim and discard rind from Brie. Cut cheese into 1/2-inch cubes.
Step 3
Layer a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish with half each of bread cubes, onion mixture, Brie cubes, and Parmesan cheese.
Step 4
Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients; pour half of egg mixture evenly over cheeses. Repeat layers once. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
Step 5
Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned on top and set in center.
Step 6
*2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese may be substituted.