Tahoe Brunch Casserole
January 1, 2016
Tahoe Brunch Casserole is the perfect breakfast to have when you have a house full of guests. It is very versatile and can be a vegetarian entrée by adding any ingredients you like.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Directions
1Butter the bread with the 3 tablespoons softened butter and set aside. In 10-inch skillet, melt the 1/2 cup butter; brown the mushrooms and onions over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes or until tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
2Cook the sausage, drain well and crumble into bite-sized pieces. Grease a 13”x9” baking dish; add and layer half of the bread, mushroom mixture, sausage, and cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with the cheese.
3Mix the eggs, milk, mustards, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Pour over the sausage and cheese casserole. Cover the casserole and refrigerate overnight.
4Heat oven to 350°. When ready to bake, sprinkle the parsley evenly over the top of the casserole; bake uncovered for 1 hour or until bubbly. Serve immediately.
18 Reviews
Amy Murphy
November 10, 2022
My mom made this for Easter brunch all through the 80’s. I’m not a mushroom lover, what’s your best substitute? Red peppers maybe?
Leslie Blythe
September 13, 2022
It really is the ultimate make ahead breakfast recipe! We always make it for Christmas morning.
Roberta Wright
September 13, 2022
I’ve been making this since the 1980’s. Made it for Xmas morning and everyone loved it!! It’s from the California Heritage Cookbook of Pasadena. It’s an excellent recipe for Xmas or New Years brunch. I like serving it with fresh fruit, breakfast potatoes and mimosas. Always s hit!
Grammar Granny
December 31, 2021
We used to live half a block off Orange Grove Blvd in Pasadena; after the parade, family, friends and sometimes strangers would stop in for this casserole. I make it every New Year no matter where I am — it’s our good luck brunch.
Courtney
December 24, 2021
I’ve returned to this recipe many times over the years. We add peppers and double the mushrooms, and this year used impossible breakfast sausage. It’s always a hit. Thank you!
Leslie Blythe
December 24, 2021
So true! Happy Holidays!
Jeanne
December 24, 2021
A staple for Christmas breakfast In our home for the last 30+ years. Absolutely delicious!! I serve fresh fruit, diced potatoes, cinnamon rolls, and mimosas for a n over the top buffet.
No one eats until dinner!
Charles “Hop” Fuhrmann
December 23, 2020
Thirty-three years of this comfort food, our gift opening break on Christmas morning. Yummy!!
admin
December 31, 2019
That’s so funny. I just made it today for New Year’s brunch!
Lora Wagner
December 31, 2019
A classic from The Junior League of Pasadena’s “California Heritage” cookbook. We always make this for New Year’s Day breakfast while we watch the Tournament of Roses Parade. Thanks for posting!
Kristina
December 21, 2019
I have this exact recipe without the sausage- was highly recommended. No meat is needed. You could add chopped asparagus (slightly blanched in bowl of water in microwave)
Katie
December 19, 2019
What is the best substitute for sausage if you are making this dish for a vegetarian. I’d prefer to use a vegetable than a fake meat substitute.
admin
December 3, 2019
Yes, you can freeze it, thaw it and bake it.
Katie
December 1, 2019
Can you make this recipe in advance, freeze and then thaw in refrigerator overnight before baking?
Cindy G
December 14, 2018
I’ve made this since 1985 always a favorite ~ From “The California Heritage Cookbook ” I still have my book with the page earmarked
Cindy G
December 14, 2018
I’ve made this since 1985 came from ” The California Heritage Cookbook” always a favorite ~ my cookbook still has the cover barely~~
Nancy J
January 1, 2016
I love this recipe! It’s our go-to Christmas Day breakfast – my mom used to make it every year, and I’ve carried on the tradition.
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Leslie Blythe
November 10, 2022
Peppers would work or maybe some diced hash brown potatoes.