Bayou Brunch Casserole
Bayou Brunch Casserole layers toasted French bread with savory Italian sausage and a melty duo of Monterey Jack and Parmesan for a rich, comforting bite. A custard of eggs, milk, and a splash of white wine bakes into a tender, soufflé-like center, brightened by green onions and a hint of Dijon. It’s perfect for weekend gatherings or holiday mornings when you want something hearty and festive.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bayou Brunch Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until it is evenly browned. Drain the grease and set aside.
- 2
Spread the bread pieces in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Drizzle with the melted butter, then sprinkle the cooked sausage over the top. Cover with the cheese.
- 3
Whisk the eggs, milk, white wine, green onions, and Dijon mustard together in a large bowl. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage in the baking dish. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 4
Remove the dish from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to let it come to room temperature. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 5
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 30 more minutes.
- 6
Remove from the oven and spread the sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese begins to brown slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Calories 640.14 kcal High 32%
- Protein 36.87 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 27.1 g 10%
- Total Fat 41.54 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 23.36 g High 117%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 405.23 mg High 135%
- Sodium 882.1 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 1.45 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 707.21 mg Good Source 54%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 382.86 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 116.72 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 0.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 2.14 mcg Moderate 11%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bayou Brunch Casserole is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Dijon Mustard, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 640.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bayou Brunch Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, French Bread. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bayou Brunch Casserole?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 640.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bayou Brunch Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bayou Brunch Casserole healthy?
- Bayou Brunch Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 640.14 calories and 36.87 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 882.1 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.36 g (117% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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