Grandma Joans Awesome Breakfastbrunch Casserole Food

BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cube bread and toss with melted butter.
• In a greased 9 X 13 casserole dish add half the bread cubes, half of the cheese, half of the broccoli, all of the ham.
• Next add the rest of the broccoli, cheese, and bread cubes.
• Beat eggs and milk together with salt and pepper then pour over casserole.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours or over night.
• Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

GRANDMA JOAN'S AWESOME BREAKFAST/BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Layer 1 box croutons in a 9 by 13 in pan. Set aside.
• Microwave sausage. Cut into bite size pieces. Sprinkle sausage pieces throughout pan over croutons.
• Layer with cheddar cheese.
• Layer cheese with Mushroom soup mixture.
• Beat or whip eggs until egg white and yolk are thoroughly combined.
• Gently stir or whip the 2 1/2 Cups milk into egg mixture until combined.
• Pour egg/milk mixture over casserole. Cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• Let casserole come to room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
• Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 50 - 55 minutes Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

BACON MUSHROOM TOMATO & CHEESE STRATA - BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish.
• Arrange bread cubes in casserole dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
• Beat together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, onion powder, salt and worcestershire sauce. Pour over the bread and cheese in the casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, mushrooms and chopped tomatoes.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Bake uncovered for 1 Hour or until set. (cover if getting too brown on top).

CRESCENT CRUST SAUSAGE BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet over medium heat brown the pork sausage meat with onion until browned; place into a large bowl to cool slightly.
• To the bowl with the sausage mixture add in mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, half and half cream, eggs, seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne (if using) mix to combine well; set aside.
• Unroll the crescent rolls then pinch all perforations to seal.
• Spread the crescent roll onto the bottom of the baking dish.
• Bake the crescent crust at 350°F for 10 minutes.
• Remove then spread the sausage mixture evenly over the baked crust.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese (or mozzarella or cheddar) then return to oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

HASH BROWN BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oil in skillet. Add hash browns, onions and green peppers. Cook until potatoes begin to brown. break eggs into bowl and whisk.
• Spray a 9" x 13" pan with vegetable oil spray. Spread potato mixture in bottom of pan. Top with ham. Pour eggs over all and season with salt and pepper.
• Gently stir to coat all ingredients with egg. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• Bake, covered, for 25 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer.

OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST/BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Butter the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Place bread cubes into pan, followed by bacon, spinach, and mushrooms. Sprinkle cheese on top.
• Beat eggs together with milk, salt, and mustard. Pour over bread mixture.
• Cover pan tightly and refrigerate overnight or at least 3 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove pan from fridge and let sit at room temperature while oven preheats.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35 minutes.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS STRATA (BRUNCH CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Spray baking dish with Pam (9X13).
• Pick rotisserie chicken from the bone and set aside. Let cool.
• Finely chop 3 shallots and sauté in olive oil. Add shallots to chicken and let cool.
• Boil a small pot of water - cut the fresh asparagus up into 1 inch pieces. Add the asparagus pieces to the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Strain and put asparagus pieces in an ice water bath to stop cooking. Remove asparagus and dry on a paper towel. Add to the chicken.
• Mix eggs and milk in separate dish (make sure eggs are well beaten).
• Add cubed bread, shredded cheese, chicken, shallots and asparagus to the egg and milk mixture. Make sure chicken, asparagus and shallots are all cooled before adding them to the egg mixture.
• Pour all ingredients into your baking dish
• Bake on 350 degrees for 45 minutes. It will puff up slightly, like a quiche. Let is set for about 15 minutes before serving. It will settle and fall a bit.