24 Hour Wine And Cheese Omelet Recipe

Indulge in this elegant and impressive 24-Hour Wine & Cheese Omelet Casserole, perfect for brunch, showers, or any special occasion! This make-ahead recipe, originally featured in Bon Appétit's November 1980 issue, requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. The creamy egg custard, infused with wine and layered with cheeses and salami, bakes to golden perfection. Serve with a fresh fruit salad, crusty bread, and a crisp white wine for a truly unforgettable meal. Prepare it the night before and wake up to a delicious, stress-free brunch!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 596.7 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
24 Hour Wine And Cheese Omelet

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for 24 Hour Wine And Cheese Omelet

  • French Bread
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Genoa Salami
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Dry White Wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Fresh Ground Pepper
  • Ground Red Pepper
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make 24 Hour Wine And Cheese Omelet

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease two shallow 3-quart baking dishes with butter.
  2. Arrange bread cubes evenly in the bottom of each prepared baking dish.
  3. Drizzle bread with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle half of the Swiss and Jack cheeses and salami over the bread in each dish.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, wine, green onions, mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until light and frothy.
  6. Pour egg mixture evenly over the cheese and salami in each dish.
  7. Cover dishes tightly with foil, crimping edges to seal.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 24 hours).
  9. Remove casseroles from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  10. Bake covered casseroles for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set.
  11. Remove foil from casseroles.
  12. Spread sour cream evenly over the top of each casserole.
  13. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  14. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crusty.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

108g

Carbs

9g

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