UKRAINIAN PASKA BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

paska bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber while white bread is more economical.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and adds protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while processed cheese is often cheaper.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey bacon is leaner, while regular bacon is more affordable.

Break 1/2 loaf of paska bread into large chunks.

Melt 1/2 stick of butter and grease the sides of a glass Pyrex baking dish with a brush.

Press the large chunks of paska bread into the baking dish.

In a bowl, beat 3 eggs and add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 cup of brown sugar; mix well.

Add 1 1/2 cups of milk to the egg mixture and mix thoroughly.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish, pressing down to ensure everything is covered.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature.

Pour 1/4 cup of melted butter over the top of the casserole.

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Let the casserole cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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