Peach Melba Casserole

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Breakfast, Casserole, Peaches

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • fresh grated nutmeg, a few dashes
  • 12 -14 slices day old firm white bread, crusts removed
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons peach jam
  • 2 large ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Raspberry Syrup:
  • 1 (12 ounce) container frozen apple-raspberry juice concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries or 2 cups frozen raspberries

Directions

  1. To make the syrup: mix apple raspberry juice concentrate and cornstarch in a small saucepan bring mixture to a simmer, stirring until thickened.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in berries; serve warm.

  3. To make casserole: in a bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg.

  4. Pour half of this mixture into a 13 × 9 inch pan.

  5. Arrange half the bread slices in the pan, completely covering the bottom of the pan.

  6. In a bowl, mix together with a fork, the cream cheese, 1 egg, and jam; spread this mixture over the bread slices.

  7. Spread peach slices on top in a single layer.

  8. Place remaining bread slices on top of peaches, completely covering surface.

  9. Pour remaining egg mixture over top, making sure to saturate everything.

  10. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.

  11. Remove from refrigerator and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

  12. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

  13. Serve hot with Raspberry Sauce.

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