Next-Day Brunch Casserole Bake
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 24 hours
🕒 Total Time: 25 hours
Description:
This Next-Day Brunch Casserole Bake is the ultimate dish when you’re entertaining for brunch – it’s hassle-free and all the prep is done a day in advance. Just plan ahead as this casserole needs to be refrigerated overnight for optimal flavor development! 🍳✨
Recipe Category:
Breakfast 🥞
Keywords:
Brunch, Oven, Easy 🍽️🥚
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 883.1
- Fat: 65.4g
- Saturated Fat: 33.1g
- Cholesterol: 292.9mg
- Sodium: 1852.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 32.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5.2g
- Protein: 41.3g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | slices of bread |
| 11 | fresh mushrooms |
| 1/2 | onion |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| salt | |
| coarse black pepper | |
| 1 1/2 | pounds mild Italian sausage |
| 1 | pound cheddar cheese |
| 5 | eggs |
| 3 | tablespoons Dijon mustard |
| 2 1/2 | cups milk |
| 1 | cup half-and-half cream |
| 1/2 – 1 | teaspoon mustard powder |
| 2 | dashes nutmeg |
| fresh parsley |
Instructions:
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Prep the Bread:
- Butter the slices of bread generously with about 3 tablespoons of soft butter. Feel free to use more if desired.
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Prepare Mushroom and Onion Mixture:
- In a 10-12-inch skillet, melt 1/2 cup of butter and brown the fresh mushrooms and onions until fragrant and caramelized. Season with salt and coarse black pepper to taste. Set aside once done.
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Cook the Sausage:
- In the same skillet used for the mushrooms and onions, cook the mild Italian sausage, cut into small bite-size pieces, until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
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Preheat the Oven and Grease the Casserole Dish:
- Grease an 11 x 17-inch casserole dish with butter to prevent sticking.
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Layer Ingredients:
- Start by layering half of the buttered bread slices in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Next, evenly distribute the mushroom and onion mixture over the bread slices, followed by the cooked sausage.
- Sprinkle half of the grated cheddar cheese over the sausage layer.
- Top with the remaining buttered bread slices to create a sandwich-like structure.
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Prepare Egg/Cream Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Dijon mustard, milk, half-and-half cream, mustard powder, and nutmeg until well combined.
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Assemble and Chill:
- Pour the egg/cream mixture evenly over the layered bread slices in the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining grated cheddar cheese on top, or you may choose to add it during the last 3 minutes of baking for a golden finish.
- Cover the casserole dish with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Bake:
- The following morning/day, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven heats up.
- Once the oven is ready, bake the casserole for 1 hour or until it’s bubbly and golden brown on top.
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Serve:
- Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Slice into generous portions and serve immediately, accompanied by your favorite brunch sides and beverages.
This Next-Day Brunch Casserole Bake is sure to impress your guests with its delicious flavors and convenient make-ahead preparation. Enjoy a stress-free brunch gathering with this savory and satisfying dish! 🥂🍽️
