After cocktails and a silent auction, we lined up buffet style and had their famous fried chicken and biscuits with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans and corn.ย Believe me, it was comfort food at it's finest!ย ย
Not long after we finished eating, or maybe it was before we ate, honestly, I was so excited to meet Tricia Yearwood you could've knocked me over with a chicken wing, I don't remember.ย Anyway... A few of us went backstage to meet her.ย She was so nice, down to earth, and funny!ย She immediately made me feel totally at ease.ย We chatted a bit.
I told her I was a big fan of her cooking show.ย She laughed and said she has a ton of fun doing it, which totally comes across!ย (Ok, honestly, I was really proud of myself for not going completely Fan Girl all over her.ย I kept thinking to myself, breathe... breathe... don't dork out don't dork out!)ย We took a bunch of pictures (she is so patient!), said our good byes, (I totally did NOT dork out! my teenage son would be so proud) and went back to our table while she finished getting ready to perform.
And boy did she give a great performance!ย Her voice gives me goosebumps.ย I have been a long time fan of her cooking show and only got into her music after falling in love with her food.ย I know, I know, I'm a total food geek.ย This Christmas I'll be cooking up a storm while I'm boppin' to her and Garth's Christmas Together album.
But what really hit home for me, was just simply how gracious she was.ย Not only did Tricia donate her time and her talents that evening, but she spoke from her heart all night.ย Over and over she continued to honored the doctors and nurses who work tirelessly around the clock saving the lives of so many tiny, fragile, and precious newborns of St. Thomas' NICU.ย I couldn't agree with her more.
All and all it was an incredible night!ย The Rock the Cradle auction raised close to $100,000 (if I'm off on this please somebody correct me) for new equipment for the NICU.ย Tricia even auctioned one of her guitars and matched the winning bid!ย Many of us were deeply touched by her generosity.
And to top it all off, Cordia gave my mom and I signed copies of Tricia's latest cookbook Tricia's Table.ย How awesome is that?!!ย Thank you so much, Cordia.ย You always know just the perfect way to make the most magic memories!ย And we certainly had a night we will always remember.
Tricia did a GREAT job on this cookbook!ย She's got so many fun tips and tricks and I love how she incorporates Garth's spin on her recipes.ย It's so much FUN!ย Everything I've made so far is awesome.ย I really liked her quiche recipe.ย In fact, I liked it so much it inspired me to make this Breakfast Casserole with Cordia's Organic Marketside Bread (Walmart).ย YUM!!!
It's perfect for holiday mornings because you can make it ahead of time, freeze it, and then warm it back up when you're ready for it.ย I hope you like it as much as I do and I hope you get Tricia's book too.ย It would make a great Christmas gift for your favorite foodie! ๐
A very special Thank You to Susan Swartz for these awesome Rock the Cradle pictures! And if you're planning a trip to Nashville, you might be interested in checking out my post about my girls' trip there last year.ย What a great town!
Rock the Cradle Breakfast Casserole with Tricia Yearwood and The Bakery Cos.
This recipe was inspired from Tricia Yearwood's quiche recipe in her cookbook Tricia's Table after I saw her perform at the Rock the Cradle fundraiser for the St. Thomas Hospital's NICU in Nashville, TN.ย Make ahead and have it for a quick nutritious breakfast all week long!ย Or freeze it and bring out for brunch with friends and family. โค๏ธย | www.lakesidetable.com
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups Walmart Organic Market Side Bread cut into 1" cubes
- 16 ounces pork sausage browned and drained
- 10 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ยฝ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
- 10 ounces chopped frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated and divided
- 8 ounces mushrooms diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- โ cup fresh herbs finely chopped (I like parsley, thyme, and sage)
- ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ยฝ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- ยฝ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F
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Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast them for 5-10 minutes.
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Brown the sausage over medium heat, drain and set aside.
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Beat 10 eggs together and add 2 teaspoons baking powder.
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Stir well.
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Add the rest of the ingredients (reserve 4 ounces of cheddar cheese) and mix well.
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Butter a 9x13 casserole dish and pour in your egg mixture.
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Top with the reserved 4 ounces of cheddar cheese.
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Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until the eggs have set.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
In the video, I say to add 4 ounces of cheese to the egg mixture and top with 2 ounces right before putting it into the oven, but seriously... more cheese is always better. ๐
Nutrition Facts
Rock the Cradle Breakfast Casserole with Tricia Yearwood and The Bakery Cos.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Potassium 0mg0%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Susan says
Looks delish! So happy you got to meet one of your food mentors!
Madalaine says
It was a huge night! It was all I could do not to "fangirl" all over here! LOL
Amanda Kemme says
Iโve made this and actually made it with a twist yesterday! I just owdt our the mushrooms since my family isnโt a fan, but oh the compliments โค๏ธโค๏ธ
Madalaine says
I'm soooo happy they liked it!!! ๐
Kristen Probst says
I love breakfast casserole! It was super easy to make and everyone raved about how good it was! I will be making it again in the future!
Carol G says
This looks good and filing. I must try it sometime soon. Nothing like a hearty breakfast to start your day. Thanks
Surya says
Will definitely be trying this with Turkey sausage.
Amia says
What a fantastic inspiration for a recipe! Such an awesome story to hear. Will definetly be trying this one out!
Madalaine says
Love that youโre feeling inspired! Itโs always special when a recipe comes with a great story.