Easy, Cheesy Do-Ahead Brunch Casserole

Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"Start this brunch casserole the night or day before you intend to serve it.It's perfect for serving a crowd! Originally from a May 1980 issue of Bon Appetit featuring a Family Country Breakfast."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 4 cups French bread, day-old and cubed
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 10 eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 cups milk (1 quart)
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 8 -10 slices bacon, fried crispy and crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup mushroom, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, peeled and chopped

directions

1. Generously butter 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Arrange bread cubes in dish and sprinkle with cheese.
3. Beat together next 5 ingredients with pepper to taste and pour evenly over bread and cheese.
4. Sprinkle with bacon,mushrooms,and tomatoes.
5. Cover and chill at least 12 but up to 24 hours.
6. Preheat oven to 325°F.
7. Bake casserole uncovered until set, about 1 hour (tent with foil if top begins to over brown).

Reviews

[kit in NO]

Oh Leslie, thank you for posting this! I have made this before with excellent results. It lends well to a variety of options. I always add 1/2 cup minced green onions to it as well. This is a great brunch dish! Kit