Make-Ahead Spring Brunch Bake

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 9 hr 45 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 2 medium leeks, quartered, sliced, using bulb and light green portions (about 2 cups)
  • 8 oz. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 cups frozen southern-style hash-brown potatoes (from 32-oz package)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper strips (from 7.25-oz jar)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 pint (2 cups) half-and-half or milk
  • 1 cup finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (4 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Melt margarine in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and asparagus pieces; cook and stir 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • 2
    Add potatoes, roasted pepper strips, salt and dill; mix lightly. Spoon evenly into sprayed baking dish.
  • 3
    Beat eggs in medium bowl. Add half-and-half; beat well. Add half of the cheese; mix well. Pour over vegetable mixture in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining half of cheese. Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • 4
    Heat oven to 350°F. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into squares. If desired, garnish with red bell pepper strips.

  • The white bulb and light green portion of a leek are its most tender parts. The dark green leaves are usually tough and should be discarded. Sand and dirt hide between the layers of a leek, so rinse sliced leeks until they are free of any residue.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
110
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
6g
30%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
165mg
54%
Sodium
450mg
19%
Potassium
440mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
4g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
20%
20%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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