Pepper and Egg Brunch Bake

RECIPES
/
Pepper and Egg Brunch Bake

Here’s a brunch option that’s perfect for a crowd, and if you’re short on time, this Pepper and Egg Brunch Bake can be prepared the night before, then popped into the oven morning of. The result is a warm, filling option that will keep you and your guests going all morning long.

8

Servings
13

Ingredients

80

Minutes Total Time

Ingredients

6 large eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar, Colby, or Monterey Jack cheese (8-ounce package)
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cups cubed country-style sourdough or whole-wheat bread
1 13-ounce package turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4‑inch pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 small)
1 cup chopped green bell pepper (1 medium)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper (1 medium)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Softened butter, for the baking dish

Directions

Whisk the eggs, milk, cheese, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the bread, kielbasa, onions, and bell peppers. Stir well until the egg mixture is completely absorbed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Stir the basil into the egg mixture. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared dish and bake for 1 hour or until the eggs are set. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe created by US Dairy.

Image Courtesy of: “The Dairy Good Cookbook: Everyday Comfort Food from America’s Dairy Farm Families,” edited by Lisa Kingsley.

HELLO! THIS SITE USES COOKIES

Breakfast