Tahoe Brunch Casserole

By Leslie Blythe  , , , , , , ,   ,

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 hrs
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons butter, softened

12 slices white bread, crusts removed

½ cup (1 stick) butter

8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions

salt & pepper, to taste

1½ pounds mild Italian sausage

1 pound Cheddar cheese, grated

5 large eggs

2½ cups milk

1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 Tablespoons flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

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.

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18 Reviews

Leslie Blythe

November 10, 2022

Peppers would work or maybe some diced hash brown potatoes.

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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