This week, I made 2 new breakfast casseroles for the D10 Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, who met at our office. We then went to Mueller Central (the old airport) and toured 4 of their row houses. They were beautiful and very well decorated.
Cheesy Bacon-and-Ham Casserole
1/2 pound bacon 1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 pound chopped cooked ham 6 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup quick-cooking grits 1/2 cup milk
1 (16-oz) loaf pasteurized prepared cheese 2 teaspoons baking powder
product, cubed 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
- Cook ham in reserved drippings in skillet over medium heat until browned.
- Cook grits according to package directions. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and butter until melted. Stir in bacon, ham, eggs and remaining incredients. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until set. Serves 8.
Brie-and-Sausage Breakfast Casserole
1 (8-ouncd) round Brie* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or
1 pound ground hot pork sausage 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
6 white bread slices 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dry mustard
7 large eggs, divided
3 cups whipping cream, divided
2 cups fat-free milk
- Trim and discard rind from Brie. Cut cheese into cubes; set aside.
- Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until crumbled and no longer pink; drain well.
- Cut crusts from bread slices, and place crusts evenly in bottom of a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Layer evenly with bread slices, sausage, Brie and Parmesan cheese.
- Whisk toggether 5 eggs, 2 cups whipping cream, and next 4 ingredients; pour evenly over cheeses. Cover and chill 8 hours.
- Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and 1 cup whipping cream; pour evenly over chilled mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until set. 8 to 10 servings
*Substitute 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese for Brie, if desired.
