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Easy Cheesy Easter Breakfast Bake

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A quick and easy cheesy breakfast bake combining fluffy eggs, a blend of cheeses, fresh herbs, and bread cubes for a comforting and festive start to your morning.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2%
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 cups day-old French bread or challah, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Toss the cubed day-old bread in a large bowl to remove clumps and allow air circulation.
  3. In a small pan over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in 1 teaspoon of butter until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs until frothy. Add milk, softened cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Fold in the sautéed onion and garlic, chopped herbs, shredded cheeses, and bread cubes gently into the egg mixture, ensuring bread is evenly coated but not mushy.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Press down lightly with a spatula to soak the bread without packing it tight.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set without jiggling.
  8. Let the bake rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to firm up and make slicing cleaner.

Notes

Use day-old bread for best texture; if using fresh bread, toast lightly. Whisk eggs until frothy for fluffiness. Let bake rest before slicing. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning.

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Keywords: Easter breakfast, cheesy bake, brunch recipe, egg casserole, holiday breakfast, easy breakfast bake, family breakfast

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