Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 10 large eggs
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (10.75-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 (5-ounce) bags large-cut croutons (recommended: Chatham Village)
  • 1 (8-ounce) package diced ham
  • 2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen chopped onions, thawed
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup prepared pesto
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pint prepared guacamole
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 canned jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method

  • For the casserole: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended.
  • Add the croutons and toss until well coated.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix.
  • Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake until browned and puffy, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
  • For the onion and mushroom jam: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the onions, mushrooms, sugar, vinegar and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Mix everything together and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat to low and cook, stirring often to prevent burning, until the onions are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from the pan and let cool.
  • Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
  • For the tomato and pesto topping: Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the avocado and black bean salsa: Mix all the ingredients together, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve the savory casserole with the assorted toppings.