Casserole Souffle

Directions

1. 1
   Butter/spray a 9x13 pan.
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   Chop pepper, onion and garlic.
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   Saute pepper, onion and garlic until onion are translucent and all are tender.
4. 4
   Chop mushroom and add; saute for another minute or so.
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   Remove from heat and set aside.
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   While the above is cooking, prepare the layers of the casserole:.
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   Trim the crust off 12 slices of sandwich bread.
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   Butter one side of 6 slices of bread and put buttered side down to line the pan.
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   Place 6 slices of cheddar cheese on top of the bread to create a second layer.
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    Pre-cook meat until just barely cooked.
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    Cool slightly, chop and arrange meat over the cheddar cheese for the third layer.
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    Meat type is your personal preference and .5 to 1 lb can be used, again based on your preference.
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    (If you like you can add half of the pepper/onion saute mixture or save all for the egg mixture.
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    I personally like adding half of the mixture here.
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    ).
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    Butter one side of the remaining 6 slices of bread and place buttered-side up as the final layer.
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    Any cheese pieces or bread crumbs can be added on top if you want.
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    Egg mixture:.
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    Beat 5 eggs.
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    Add 1 can cream of mushroom soup.
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    Add 1 cup milk.
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    Add onion/pepper mixture and any seasonings you like, similar to making scrambled eggs.
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    Beat mixture completely.
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    Pour evenly over layers.
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    Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
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    AM - Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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    Bake casserole for 1 1/2 to 2 hours uncovered.
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    Let sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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    Serving can be 6 (large portions) or 12 (smaller portions).
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    12 works well if serving fruit and other breakfast items.