Elegant Brunch Casserole

1

Grease bottom and sides of 9" x 13" glass casserole dish with butter.

2

Tear bread into bite-sized pieces and place in dish, arranging so that they form a fairly solid layer but do not overlap (you may not need the whole loaf).

3

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan; drizzle evenly over bread.

4

Sprinkle grated Swiss and Monterrey Jack cheeses evenly over bread.

5

Top cheese layer evenly with cooked bacon bits.

6

Break eggs into large mixing bowl and beat lightly by hand; add milk, wine, chopped green onion, mustard, black pepper and cayenne, beating again until foamy.

7

Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole; cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate overnight.

8

The following day, remove dish from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.

9

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

10

Bake, covered with foil, for approximately 45-50 minutes, until eggs are'set' in the center.

11

Remove from oven and spread sour cream evenly over the top of the casserole; sprinkle with grated Parmesan.

12

Return to oven uncovered; bake an additional 10 minutes or so until lightly-browned.