Ingredients for Amazing Breakfast Bake
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 cup diced Canadian bacon
- 1 cup crumbled smoked sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Creole seasoning (not used in this recipe)
- 6 cups French bread, cubed
- 2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
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How to Make Amazing Breakfast Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 3-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- In a medium skillet, melt 2 teaspoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Let cool.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter. Add diced Canadian bacon and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Add crumbled sausage to the skillet and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Drain on paper towels and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Add bread cubes and let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- Stir in the cooked Canadian bacon, sausage, onion mixture, and Gouda cheese.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until almost completely set.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter (remaining 1 tablespoon), and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Uncover the bake. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the top.
- Return to the oven, increase heat to 375°F (190°C), and bake for 20 minutes, or until completely set, puffed, and golden brown on top.
- Let sit for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
86 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
98g
Carbs
26g
