Savory French Toast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 French baguette , 6 ounce
• 2 large eggs
• 2 medium red onions , finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes , cored and diced
• 0.5 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
• 1 piece fresh ginger , 1 inch
• 0.5 cups grated Cheddar cheese , divided
• 0.5 teaspoons dried sage
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.25 cups real bacon bits

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange baguette slices in the bottom of a casserole dish.

2. 2

   Beat eggs well in a bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Cheddar cheese on top and mix until well combined. Add sage, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over the baguette slices and sprinkle with bacon bits.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven for 17 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar and bake until fully melted, about 5 more minutes. Serve hot.