Cowboy Brunch Casserole
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3.7
Cowboy Brunch Casserole
Description
This casserole combines beaten eggs and milk with cooked breakfast meats, cubed French bread, cheese, and diced vegetables to create a filling dish that bakes to a golden crust and set center. The inclusion of potatoes adds texture, while the onion and bell pepper contribute aroma and slight sweetness. The recipe’s resting time in the refrigerator before baking helps the bread absorb the egg mixture, ensuring a moist interior and structured slice.
Baking uncovered at 350°F produces a lightly browned top, contrasting with the soft, custardy inside. This mix offers a balance of savory, creamy, and crispy elements, typical in brunch casseroles designed for easy serving and feeding multiple people.
Variations can include substituting the sausage and bacon with other breakfast meats or adding leafy greens like spinach or broccoli to add color and nutrition. This flexibility makes it a versatile base for modifying based on personal preference or ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- 6 large egg beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 1 pound breakfast sausage cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound Bacon fried and diced
- 6 lices French bread cubed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 large potato peeled and diced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add the eggs and milk to a large mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish and cover tightly with foil. Place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- Swap bacon and sausage with diced ham or chorizo for a different flavor profile.
- Add spinach or broccoli by mixing them into the casserole before refrigerating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 714 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 714kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 238mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 1448mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 21.4mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 229mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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