Challah Breakfast Casserole

recipe by patterson watkins
photos by patterson watkins

Challah Breakfast Casserole

recipe by patterson watkins
photos by patterson watkins

Serves 8

Ingredients:
  • 5 eggs
  • ¾ c. heavy cream
  • ¾ c. whole milk
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • 1½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. hot sauce
  • 1½ c. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • ¾ c. yellow onions, peeled and minced
  • 1 c. Swiss cheese
  • 1 c. goat cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ c. Parmesan, shredded
  • 1 loaf challah bread, cubed (stale or toasted)


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Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine the spinach, garlic, onions, and cheeses, and add to the egg mixture.
  2. Fold in the challah bread until coated, and press the mixture into a 13” x 9” casserole dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the inside is fluffy and the outside is golden brown.
  3. TIP: Prep this casserole ahead of time, refrigerate overnight, and bake in the morning for a piping hot, perfect breakfast.