Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
May 12, 2013
INGREDIENTS
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
5 cups chopped spinach, wilted (see Tip)
4 cups whole-grain bread, crusts removed if desired, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup diced ham steak, (5 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 2-quart casserole with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk the first 6 ingredients together. Add the spinach, bread, ham and roasted red peppers and toss to coat. Transfer to the baking dish and press everything to compact. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the custard has set.
Uncover, sprinkle with cheese. Continue baking for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the custard is puffed and golden on top,
Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Your Choice Breakfast Casserole
March 7, 2013
2 cups milk
6 eggs
6 slices of bread, cubed
1 onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon mustard, ground
2 cups your choice shredded cheese (Cheddar, Swiss, Mozzarella, etc.)
1/2 cup your choice meat (sausage, bacon, ham, etc)
1/2 cup your choice vegetables (tomato, spinach, etc)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix together. Once mixed, pour into the greased baking dish and bake for 60 minutes.
Remove and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Will serve 3 to 4.
Sweet Apple French Toast Breakfast Casserole
March 7, 2013
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 peeled, cored and sliced red apples
1/2 cup raisins
1 pound French baquette cut into 1 inch slices
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Add the melted butter and mix. Add the apples and raisins and combine thoroughly. Once mixed, pour into the greased baking dish. Place the bread slices evenly over the apples.
In a mixing bowl, beat the milk, eggs, vanilla and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Pour over the bread. Be sure that each slice is saturated.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 40 minutes (covered). Remove the cover and bake an additional 5 minutes.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
