This savory Spiced Breakfast Souffle is a rich and comforting make-ahead dish that transforms simple bread into a luxurious meal. Combining crustless bread cubes with generous layers of shredded cheddar cheese, the base is soaked in a fragrant custard infused with curry powder, cayenne, saffron, and Worcestershire sauce. The result is a golden, custardy casserole with a delicate spice kick and deep umami flavor. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a leisurely weekend breakfast, it benefits from overnight refrigeration to allow the bread to fully absorb the flavors. Serve warm for a satisfying, hearty experience that feels both elegant and homey.
Spiced Breakfast Souffle
Description
This savory Spiced Breakfast Souffle is a rich and comforting make-ahead dish that transforms simple bread into a luxurious meal. Combining crustless bread cubes with generous layers of shredded cheddar cheese, the base is soaked in a fragrant custard infused with curry powder, cayenne, saffron, and Worcestershire sauce. The result is a golden, custardy casserole with a delicate spice kick and deep umami flavor. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a leisurely weekend breakfast, it benefits from overnight refrigeration to allow the bread to fully absorb the flavors. Serve warm for a satisfying, hearty experience that feels both elegant and homey.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Grease the sides and bottom of a 9x13x2-inch baking pan with margarine.
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Remove crusts from bread slices and cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
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Place half of the bread cubes in the prepared pan and sprinkle with half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
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Add the remaining bread cubes and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, minced onions, curry powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and saffron until well combined.
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Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and cheese in the pan.
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Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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Remove from refrigerator and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until lightly browned and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1364.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 116.2g179%
- Saturated Fat 68.5g343%
- Cholesterol 291.0mg97%
- Sodium 2119.2mg89%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.1g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 75.1g151%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
You can use a mixture of half and half and evaporated milk if you prefer a slightly different texture.
Use Mexican saffron if available; only a tiny pinch is needed as it is potent.
For a non-vegetarian variation, you can add about 1/2 cup of finely chopped cooked ham to the egg mixture.
This dish improves with overnight chilling, allowing the bread to fully absorb the custard.
