Description
A moist and fluffy breakfast casserole that avoids sogginess by using the right techniques and ingredient choices.
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups stale or toasted French bread, cubed
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
- 1 cup sautéed bell peppers
- 1 cup sautéed spinach
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Breadcrumbs, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the vegetables by sautéing them until browned to eliminate excess moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cubed bread and sautéed vegetables to the egg mixture, stirring until fully combined.
- Fold in shredded cheese and mix gently.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is firm.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Use stale or slightly toasted bread for best results. Adjust baking time as necessary based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
