Savory French Toast Casserole

Sweet French toast has nothing on this makeover savory casserole version, made with baguette slices, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, Cheddar, and bacon bits.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 medium red onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 0.5 cup grated Cheddar cheese, divided
• 0.25 cup real bacon bits

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange baguette slices in the bottom of a casserole dish.

Step 2

Beat eggs well in a bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cheddar cheese on top and mix until well combined. Add sage, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the baguette slices and sprinkle with bacon bits.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar and bake until fully melted, about 5 more minutes. Serve hot.