Make-ahead Pizza Casserole
(from kintyre’s recipe box)
Ideas for Picky eaters – make it a white pizza by omitting the tomatoes. Skip the chopped prosciutto if your kid doesn’t like meat. Or you can cheese it up by melting extra mozz on top.
Source: Parenting Magazine
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Serves 6 people
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 1/2 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 pound prosciutto, chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
- 6 cups cubed French or Italian bread (about 1 medium-size loaf)
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups skim milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Spray a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, toss together the mozzarella, prosciutto, tomatoes, and bread.
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Arrange the bread mixture evenly in the baking pan.
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Using the same bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk.
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Add the milk, sour cream, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
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Beat well.
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Pour the egg mixture over the bread, tilting the baking pan from side to side to soak all the bread cubes evenly.
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Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate at least three hours, or overnight.
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Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes; heat oven to 350 degrees.
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Uncover he casserole and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top.
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Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
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Serve with a green salad and your favorite vinaigrette.