Meatless Egg Bake

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.

Step 2

Remove the crusts from the bread and discard. Cut remaining bread into cubes. Spread bread cubes in prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Add the following ingredients in layers, distributing evenly across the pan:

Step 4

Add diced green chiles.

Step 5

Add lightly steamed and chopped broccoli and cauliflower

Step 6

Next, add sliced green onions, and chopped red peppers.

Step 7

Add grated pepper jack cheese

Step 8

Add grated cheddar cheese.

Step 9

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half n' half, salt, mustard powder, and dried parsley until fully combined.

Step 10

Pour this mixture evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 11

Cover pan with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.

Step 12

On the day you are going to bake it, remove pan from refrigerator and let it sit for about 30-40 minutes, to take the chill off the pan. While it sits, preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 13

When ready, remove plastic wrap from casserole; place casserole in oven.

Step 14

Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees (or until the eggs are "set" in the middle of pan).**If you forget, and end up taking the dish straight from refrigerator to oven, remember to add another 25-30 minutes of baking time!

Step 15

When casserole is done baking, remove pan to wire rack.

Step 16

Let it cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into serving pieces.

Step 17

This dish is at it's very best when it has had a chance to cool down just a bit. Enjoy!