CHRISTMAS MORNING LIFE SAVER

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Mark and Lisa Bastiaansen, egg farmers in Arkona, Ontario, enjoy this layered egg casserole at Christmas and other times during the year.

Provided by Egg Farmers of Ontario

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Egg Farmers of Ontario

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 ounce) loaf sliced white bread
½ pound thinly sliced or shaved ham
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash TABASCO® Pepper Sauce
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Trim crusts from bread; reserve crusts. Cover bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish with slices of bread, trimming to fit if necessary. Cover with ham, then cheese. Top with another layer of bread.
  • Whisk eggs. Add onion, green pepper, dry mustard, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco; whisk to combine. Whisk in milk. Pour mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Meanwhile, pulse reserved crusts in food processor until coarsely chopped. Set aside 1-1/2 cups of the bread crumbs. (Remainder can be frozen for another use.)
  • The next day, stir butter into bread crumbs until moistened. Sprinkle buttered crumbs over top of casserole.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (180 degrees F) oven until puffed, set and golden brown, about 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 200.3 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1095 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Prince Kalu
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Marek Zelinka
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used a ham that was already pretty salty.


Kat Henderson
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The flavors were great together.


FF Sabik YT
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also very easy to make.


Mr Adomina
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I made this recipe for my Christmas brunch and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!


SY Ariyan
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This is the best Christmas morning breakfast recipe I've ever tried. It's a must-make!


Sayalishous
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Shelbie Runyon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


OluwaSeun Akerele
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices.


Jewel Kazi
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the rest of my family loved it.


Liquat Ali
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I made this recipe for my family on Christmas morning and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Keven Tamblyn
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This was a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast. It was easy to make and it looked very impressive.


Baker Boy
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well this recipe turned out. It's definitely a keeper!


Alejandra Nolasco
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This is my new go-to recipe for Christmas morning. It's so easy and quick to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rose Kylie
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect breakfast for a lazy Christmas morning.


MD Akkes
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This recipe was a lifesaver on Christmas morning! It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. My whole family loved it!