FRENCH ONION BEEF BREAD PUDDING CASSEROLE

French Onion Beef Bread Pudding Casserole image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp ketchup or chili sauce
6 large eggs
10 oz can condensed french onion soup
2 c milk
1 c shredded swiss cheese
2 tsp dried thyme, crushed between fingers
6 oz pkg. of stove top savory herbs stuffing mix, use dry

Steps:

1. In a large skillet add 1 Tablespoon cooking oil and when pan is hot over medium heat add the ground beef and cook until it begins to brown; add in the 1/2 cup onion, worcestershire sauce and ketchup. Cook until meat and onions are cooked. Remove skillet from heat.
2. Heat oven to 350^. Spray a 9x13- inch casserole dish or 2 quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside.
3. Beat the eggs, soup, milk, 1/2 cup of the cheese and 1 teaspoon of the thyme in a large bowl with a fork. Add the dry stuffing mix and the ground beef mixture.
4. Stir and press the dry stuffing into the milk mixture to coat. Pour the meat/stuffing mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and thyme.(You can add more cheese ,if desired).Let stand for 15 minutes. Bake for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. --- Not 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables can be added to the ground beef mixture,if desired.