CHRISTMAS MORNING LIFE SAVER

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Mark and Lisa Bastiaansen, egg farmers in Arkona, Ontario, enjoy this layered egg casserole at Christmas and other times during the year.

Provided by Egg Farmers of Ontario

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Egg Farmers of Ontario

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) loaf sliced white bread
½ pound thinly sliced or shaved ham
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash TABASCO® Pepper Sauce
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Trim crusts from bread; reserve crusts. Cover bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with slices of bread, trimming to fit if necessary. Cover with ham, then cheese. Top with another layer of bread.
  • Whisk eggs. Add onion, green pepper, dry mustard, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco; whisk to combine. Whisk in milk. Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Meanwhile, pulse reserved crusts in food processor until coarsely chopped. Set aside 1-1/2 cups of the bread crumbs. (Remainder can be frozen for another use.)
  • The next day, stir butter into bread crumbs until moistened. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of casserole.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (180 degrees F) oven until puffed, set and golden brown, about 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 200.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1095 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Esther Glover
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This casserole was a lifesaver on Christmas morning! It was so easy to make, and it was a delicious way to start our day.


David Troia
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I made this casserole for Christmas morning, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.


Kailley Frias
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This casserole was a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. I especially liked the addition of the vegetables.


Kikakim Kim
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This casserole was a disaster! It was bland, dry, and overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


REACTION_BROZ1
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This casserole was easy to make, but the flavor was just okay. I think I would have liked it better if I had used a different type of sausage.


Success Stability
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I tried this recipe, and it turned out great! The only thing I changed was that I used a different type of cheese. It was a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd.


Marios Tsangaris
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This casserole was a disappointment. The flavors were bland, and the texture was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Isaiah Laboy
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I've made this casserole several times now, and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Chinyere Okoroafor
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the casserole turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the sausage and cheese. It was a perfect way to start our Christmas morning.


Mizan “Mizan” Mizan
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I made this casserole for my family on Christmas morning, and they all loved it! The flavors were perfect, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Nanoga Sharifah
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This dish was a lifesaver on Christmas morning. I was able to prepare it the night before, and it was ready to pop in the oven in the morning. It was a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd.


afeera irfan
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This breakfast casserole was a huge hit on Christmas morning! It was easy to make ahead of time, and it cooked perfectly in the oven. The flavors were amazing, and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again for future holiday breakfast