A perfect make-ahead breakfast or brunch casserole, this “24 Hour Omelette” soaks overnight and bakes into a rich, savory, and cheesy strata.

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Recipe

MeasurementsIngredients
1 loafEgg Challah, crusts removed
1 stickButter, melted
3/4 poundLonghorn Cheese, grated
8 ouncesCream Cheese
8 largeEggs
2 cupsMilk
1/2 teaspoonDry Mustard
1/2 teaspoonSalt
1 tablespoonChives
1 dashCayenne Pepper

Instructions

  1. Grease a large casserole dish (9x13 inch) well.
  2. Tear the challah into chunks and place them in the dish.
  3. Pour the melted butter over the bread.
  4. Sprinkle the grated Longhorn cheese over the bread and dot with pieces of the cream cheese.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, salt, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, and chives.
  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese.
  7. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.
  8. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F.
  9. Bake covered for 1 hour, or until the center is set.
  10. Uncover the dish for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Note

This recipe makes a large casserole, yielding 10 to 12 servings.