Cheesy Egg Casserole Recipe with Bread - These Old Cookbooks (2024)

FAQs

Why is my egg casserole rubbery? ›

Always drain your meat to avoid rubbery eggs

The reason for this is that when meat is cooked, its fat goes from solid to liquid. All of this excess liquid floods the eggs and creates a rubbery texture. But no worries, this doesn't mean you have to forgo meat in your egg casserole altogether.

The casserole is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the liquid ingredients to be absorbed into the bread. This is a perishable mixture and should be cooked the morning or day after assembly. Bake in an oven set no lower than 325 °F. Most recipes suggest 350 °F.

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Cook or bake until a thermometer inserted at the center shows 160° F or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Baked casserole may be frozen, up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350ºF (177ºC) for about 20 minutes or until heated through. To freeze this casserole: you can freeze unbaked casserole up to 2 months. Cover very tightly with plastic wrap and foil.

If the proteins are overheated or overbeaten, the bonds will tighten and squeeze out the moisture, leaving the eggs dry, firm and rubbery.

Be sure to drain ingredients well, squeezing out excess moisture whenever possible. Watery ingredients will create a watery egg bake. Season every layer to achieve a more flavorful egg bake.

Yes! You can assemble this casserole the night before, wrap it tightly and then refrigerate until the next morning. Then, bake according to recipe directions.

Follow these serving guidelines for eggs and egg dishes.

Never leave cooked eggs or egg dishes out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours or for more than 1 hour when temperatures are above 90° F. Bacteria that can cause illness grow quickly at warm temperatures (between 40° F and 140° F).

The version written below with sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, and cheddar cheese is generally the most popular with guests. You can assemble the entire dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.

Generally, casseroles with grains, rice or pasta that will cook during the baking process are usually covered, for at least part of the time. Casseroles made of cooked ingredients are usually baked uncovered. If you like a crisper, browner top, be sure the casserole is uncovered for at least part of the bake time.

How do you thicken egg casserole? ›

Make a cornstarch slurry for a fast and easy thickener.

Use one tablespoon of cornstarch per cup of liquid you would like to thicken. Stir out all the lumps. A few minutes before your casserole is done, add it a little at a time until you are happy with the thickness. Then, let the casserole finish baking.

Cook egg dishes, such as quiche and casseroles, to 160 °F. In-shell pasteurized eggs and pasteurized egg substitutes may be used safely without cooking.

Can You Make Egg Casserole Ahead of Time? This easy egg casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Simply combine the ingredients the night before and place the mixture in a prepared baking dish, then cover it tightly with storage wrap or foil. In the morning, bake the casserole according to the recipe.

Yes, you sure can. That's why I like to get these breakfast bakes prepared as much as possible and get them frozen. Then the egg and meat cooking mess are done ahead of time. All I need to do is pull the pan from the freezer the night before I need it and shove it in the oven with slight prep work the falling morning.

Cool to room temperature. Wrap tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, then reheat in a 375 F oven for 30 minutes the next morning until the casserole is browned and heated through.

Identifying Overcooked Eggs

Overcooked hard-boiled eggs can be identified by their rubbery texture and unpleasant odor. When you overcook an egg, the egg white becomes tough and rubbery, making it difficult to chew. The yolk may also have a chalky texture and a greenish-gray ring around the outside.

Keep your eggs moving. Every few minutes, stir and fold your eggs to break up any large curds, and scrape the bottom of your pan often to stop sheets from forming. Cook until you no longer have visible liquid in the pan, about five to seven minutes. Remove immediately – leaving eggs in a hot pan can leave them rubbery.