Hearty Egg and Bread Bake

Hearty Egg and Bread Bake
  • 1 1/4 cups diced pancetta
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, seeded and diced
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 8 cups day old Italian bread cubes (3/4-inch/2cm)
  • 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheeses
  • 1 cup low-fat or regular ricotta cheese


  1. Grease a 9 x 13 (3 L) baking dish.
  2. In large non-stick skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Add onion and red pepper to the drippings in same skillet and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from heat.
  3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs well with seasonings. Stir in milk.
  4. Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each onion mixture, pancetta and shredded cheese. Top evenly with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion mixture and pancetta. Pour egg mixture evenly over top; press bread cubes down lightly. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  6. When ready to serve, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  7. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into square to serve.

04/28/2018
Hearty Egg and Bread Bake, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

Comment on this content
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
rosemary and goat cheese crostini with walnuts and honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Place baguette..
4.1
7219
ginger beer
ginger beer
Finely shred ginger into a bowl. Zest lemons and add zest to..
3.9
5571
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
black bean avocado hazelnut mocha cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-i..
4.4
4357
asparagus summer soup
asparagus summer soup
Cut asparagus stalks into 1-inch pieces; reserve tips in a b..
3.4
4173
caribbean sangria
caribbean sangria
Place orange slices, peach slices, lemon slices, and lime sl..
4.2
4281
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
smoked paprika chicken, kale, and bean stew
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken ..
3.7
4326
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
japanese-mexican fusion quesadillas
Combine soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and garlic in a large bowl..
2.9
5291
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
vegan oven-fried zucchini sticks
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread olive ..
2.1
4816
flourless triple chocolate cookies
flourless triple chocolate cookies
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 2 bakin..
3.4
4625
Hearty Spanish Rice Bake
Hearty Spanish Rice Bake
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Heat a large s..
765
Hearty Multigrain Bread
Hearty Multigrain Bread
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the ord..
1319
Hearty Multigrain Seeded Bread
Hearty Multigrain Seeded Bread
Mix warm water and sugar together in a bowl until sugar is d..
949
Hearty Chicken and Tortellini Stew with Cheesy Garlic Bread
Hearty Chicken and Tortellini Stew with Cheesy Garlic Bread
Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium to medium-high hea..
1026
Hearty One Pan Breakfast
Hearty One Pan Breakfast
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and coo..
741
Hearty Egg Rolls
Hearty Egg Rolls
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough water to cov..
734
Hearty Mince
Hearty Mince
Melt margarine in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, a..
1402