Make-Ahead Shrimp and Cheese Brunch Casserole

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Pre-cooked shrimp joins Swiss cheese and eggs in a creamy blend for this easy make-ahead brunch casserole that's great for entertaining.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons salted butter, softened, divided
6 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 pound cooked small shrimp
1 1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1 Butter an 8x8-inch casserole dish.
2 Use remaining butter to lightly butter bread. Cut each slice in half diagonally. Arrange 1/2 of the bread in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with half of the Swiss cheese, 1/2 of the green onions, 1/2 of the parsley, and 1/2 of the shrimp, in that order. Top with remaining bread and sprinkle with remaining cheese, onions, parsley, and shrimp.
3 Beat milk, sour cream, eggs, Dijon mustard, and salt together in a bowl. Pour over casserole, cover, and refrigerate for 8 hours, to overnight.
4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5 Bake casserole in the preheated oven until puffed and golden, 30 to 40 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.