Bread En Casserole

Transform your leftover bread into a golden, cheesy masterpiece with this Bread en Casserole recipe. Featuring a savory custard base made with eggs, milk, and heavy cream, this dish is layered with gooey cheddar and nuttiness from Parmesan cheese. Seasoned with a medley of thyme, garlic, and black pepper, every bite delivers a comforting and flavor-packed experience. The cubed day-old bread absorbs the rich custard, resulting in a soft, fluffy interior with a perfectly crisp, golden top. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this baked casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a weeknight dinner. Serve it warm as a standalone dish or pair it with a fresh green salad for a balanced meal the whole family will love. Keywords: bread casserole recipe, cheesy bread casserole, hearty breakfast casserole.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 cups Day-old bread (cubed)
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Butter a 9x13-inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder until well combined.

Step 4

Add the cubed bread to the bowl and gently toss to coat each piece in the egg mixture. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Step 5

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring an even distribution.

Step 6

Transfer the bread mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set in the middle.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1217.2 grams (1217.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2502

Total Fat 205.80g	264%
Saturated Fat 124.10g	621%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 1341mg	447%
Sodium 5049mg	220%
Total Carbohydrate 35.30g	13%
Dietary Fiber 0.60g	2%
Total Sugars 24.60g
Protein 114.40g	229%

Vitamin D 388IU	1939%
Calcium 2790mg	215%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1072mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.6%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 5.8%