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April 2003

Breakfast Egg Casserole

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Serves:
6

12

18

24

30

36

Ingredients:

Bread slices, crust removed if desired, make 1" cubes
8

16

24

32

40

48

Ham, diced
4 oz.

8 oz.

12 oz.

16 oz.

20 oz.

24 oz.

Swiss cheese, shredded
4 oz.

8 oz.

12 oz.

16 oz.

20 oz.

24 oz.

Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 oz.

8 oz.

12 oz.

16 oz.

20 oz.

24 oz.

Eggs 3 6 9 12 15 18

Milk 1 C. 2 C. 3 C. 4 C. 5 C. 6 C.

Onion powder 1/4 t. 1/2 t. 3/4 t. 1 t. 1 1/4 t. 1 1/2 t.

Salt 1/2 t. 1 t. 1 1/2 t. 2 t. 2 1/2 t. 1 T.

Dry mustard 1/2 t. 1 t. 1 1/2 t. 2 t. 2 1/2 t. 1 T.

Assembly Directions:

Place 1/2 the bread cubes in a greased 9” square or round baking pan, or other heatproof baking dish. Over the bread cubes, layer half of the diced ham and half of each shredded cheese. Repeat all the layers ending with a layer of cheese. The pan will be very full. Beat the remaining ingredients together and pour over the pan. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight if serving the next day. If not, continue with freezing instructions.

Freezing Directions:

Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and place inside a labeled one-gallon freezer bag. Remove excess air from the bag, seal and freeze.

To Serve:

Thaw the pan in the refrigerator for about 12 to 14 hours. Remove from bag and discard plastic wrap. Bake in a 375° preheated oven for 35 – 40 minutes. Cool 5-10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Comments:

The doubled recipe will fill a 9x13” baking pan and serve 12 – 14. The casserole may be baked frozen. Bake it at 300° for 25 minutes, then 350° for 35 minutes. A half-pound of bacon or sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled may be substituted for the ham. A cup of sliced summer sausage, or similar sausage may also be substituted. A small can of drained shrimp or crab would also be good in this. A cup of cooked diced broccoli, fresh or canned mushrooms, or sweet bell pepper may be added.

Lower Fat Options:

Any of the reduced fat cheeses can be used, just don’t expect them to melt the same. There are many reduced fat ham products, including turkey hams. Reduced fat summer sausages and turkey bacon products also work well.

Storage Time:

Baked or Unbaked: Refrigerator (40°): 2-4 days, Freezer: 1-2 months

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