As a RE/MAX Alliance REALTOR, it is common to have a Broker open house to showcase a new listing.   Additionally, it was common to have our weekly meetings at a property where breakfast would be served to entice Brokers to come view the property. 

 

After serving this casserole numerous times at these gatherings, it became requested and also known as “Reneta’s famous breakfast casserole”. Served with sides and perhaps a mimosa, you might have the ideal family brunch for holiday get-togethers or your “next breakfast for dinner meal."

  

This is easy to prepare the night before your event and totally customizable. Omit either the sausage or bacon, or substitute ham. Make it with veggies only by omitting the meat and adding any combination of mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, or zucchini. Change out the cheese to Swiss, or pepper jack.

8 slices white bread, cut into cubes

½ pound sausage cooked and crumbled

½ pound bacon cooked and crumbled

1 ½ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese

10 large eggs

2 cups whole milk

½ large leek (or onion) chopped fine and lightly browned in sausage/bacon skillet

1 4-ounce can diced green chilies

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste

I add a fresh jalapeno to the leek and sauté (if you don’t like spicy, omit)

Spray one 9x13 baking dish or disposable pan with cooking oil. Place bread in the bottom of the pan. Top with sausage, bacon, and cheese. Beat eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper together and stir in leeks and chilies. Pour over the meat mixture. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350. Let the casserole sit for 15 minutes at room temperature before baking. Bake until puffed and the center is set, about 45 minutes. Cut into squares.

Makes 4+ servings.  Cut leftovers into serving sizes and freeze.