Tidewater Inn

Seafood Casino Breakfast Casserole: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 9

Prep time:90 minutes

Ingredients:

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  3 Slices White Arnold or Pepperidge Farm Sandwich Bread – cut into 1/4” Cubes

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  McCormick Salt-free Garlic & Herb Seasoning

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  1 lb Imitation or Real Crab Meat or Lobster Meat – Shredded Coarsely

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  3/4 cup Finely Diced Fresh Red Pepper (about 1/2 of a large pepper)

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  2/3 cup Finely Diced Onion (about one medium)

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  1/4 cup Finely Minced Italian (Plain) Parsley

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  2 teaspoons Grated Lemon Zest (or 1 tsp dried)

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  1 lb Bacon, Thick Cut, Cooked well and chopped

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  1/2 lb Shredded Italian 6-Cheese Blend [we use Sargento]

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  8 Large Eggs

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  3 cups Whipping Cream

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  2 cups 2% Milk

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  2 tablespoons Dry Sherry

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  1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

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  Garnish with chopped parsley, parsley sprigs, red pepper strips or rings …

Step 1:

Spray Pam Butter Spray over the bottom and sides of a 9” x 13” glass baking dish.

Step 2:

Distribute bread cubes all over the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with seasoning. [Or use 1/4” cubed garlic and herb croutons – enough to distribute all over the dish]

Step 3:

In a large bowl, toss together seafood, pepper, onion, parsley, bacon and lemon rind; layer it evenly over the bread cubes. Distribute the shredded Italian cheese blend over all.

Step 4:

Whisk together eggs, whipping cream, milk, sherry, and pepper. Pour evenly over the seafood and cheeses. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 5:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 1 hour or until casserole is set. IMPORTANT: Let sit on top of stove 15-20 minutes to settle before cutting and serving. May be kept warm in a 200degrees Fahrenheit oven. Depending on how you cut this casserole, it will serve 8-12 guests.