HEARTY EGG AND BREAD BAKE

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This hearty casserole is great for brunch or a main meal. Serve with a fruit or green salad for a simple yet delicious meal.

Provided by Egg Farmers of Ontario

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Egg Farmers of Ontario

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ¼ cups diced pancetta
1 medium onion, diced
1 red pepper, seeded and diced
8 eggs
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mustard
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 ½ cups milk
8 cups day old Italian bread cubes (3/4-inch/2cm)
2 cups shredded Italian blend cheeses
1 cup low-fat or regular ricotta cheese

Steps:

  • Grease a 9 x 13 (3 L) baking dish.
  • In large non-stick skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Add onion and red pepper to the drippings in same skillet and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs well with seasonings. Stir in milk.
  • Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each onion mixture, pancetta and shredded cheese. Top evenly with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion mixture and pancetta. Pour egg mixture evenly over top; press bread cubes down lightly. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into square to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 234 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 948.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Skeikh Saadi
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This was a great recipe! I used a loaf of sourdough bread and it turned out great.


Muhammad Amir riaz
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I loved this recipe! The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Gregory Delawder
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to make and the bake turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


I DREAM
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I'm not a fan of bread pudding, but I loved this recipe! The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly.


Jayden Gorius
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This was a great recipe! I used a loaf of sourdough bread and it turned out great.


Milica Stankovic
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I loved this recipe! The bread was so soft and fluffy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Sathi Akter
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the bake turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Sakib Rafi
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This bake was really good! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The bread was soft and fluffy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Riyan khan Khan
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I've made this bake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever bread I have on hand.


TECHNICAL SHAKIL
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bread. I used a loaf of French bread and it turned out great. The bake was hearty and filling, and it made a great breakfast or brunch.


Britney Nafula
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I'm not a huge fan of bread pudding, but this recipe sounded so good I had to try it. I'm so glad I did! The bread was soft and fluffy, and the eggs were perfectly cooked. The cinnamon-sugar topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Masallah Mobile
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This hearty egg and bread bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The bread was perfectly golden brown and the eggs were cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again.