Samantha Nicole Let’s get the day started! Get-Out-Of-Bed Casserole is the best choice for a great morning! Perfectly seasoned eggs are joined with layers of hearty bread cubes, savory ham, red bell peppers, and sharp white cheddar cheese for a wake-you-up casserole everyone will rush to the table for. Set the alarm and don’t miss Get-Out-Of-Bed Casserole for a boost of delicious energy for your day. It’s definitely worth it!
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups yellow onion, chopped
- 1 1/4 cups red bell pepper, chopped
- 6 cups spinach, packed
- 2 cups ham, chopped
- 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 8 cups hearty Italian or French bread, cut into 3/4-inch-thick cubes, packed
- 1 1/4 cups sharp white cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1 –Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2 –In a large bowl, add the eggs, the milk, the heavy cream, the Dijon mustard, the red pepper flakes, the salt, and the black pepper and whisk to combine.
Step 3 –In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Step 4 –Add the onions and the red bell peppers to the melted butter and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are slightly golden-brown and tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 5 –Add the spinach to the onion-pepper mixture and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it is just wilted, about 1 minute.
Step 6 –Transfer the skillet to a wire rack. Add the ham and the parsley to the veggie mixture and toss to combine.
Step 7 –In the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spread 1/2 of the bread cubes and top with 1/2 of the ham mixture.
Step 8 –Sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese over the ham mixture layer.
Step 9 –Repeat the layers once, starting with the bread cubes and ending with the cheese.
Step 10 –Whisk the egg mixture again to combine and pour it over the casserole.
Step 11 –Gently press down on the top of the casserole to submerge the ingredients into the egg mixture.
Step 12 –Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the refrigerator. Let the casserole marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
Step 13 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 14 –Uncover the baking dish and bake the casserole until the center is set, about 50 minutes-1 hour.
Step 15 –Place the baking dish on a wire rack and let it rest, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 16 –Serve.
