Do the work at home to make this camp breakfast a breeze.
Easy Dutch Oven Venison Breakfast Casserole Recipe
30 Min
Prep Time
30 Min
Cook Time
5-7
Servings
If your deer camp is anything like ours, everyone is ready for a late breakfast or early lunch as soon as they get back to camp from the morning hunt. By prepping this casserole at home, you can have it in the Dutch oven and cooking in no time. Simply pack all your ingredients into zip-style bags and beat the eggs, milk and dried mustard in a plastic container with a tight-fitting, snap-on lid.
Any white bread will do, but a loaf of tender ciabatta or other tender white bread soaks up the egg mixture well.
Ingredients
18 eggs, beaten
1-quart whole milk
2 teaspoons dried ground mustard powder
1 Loaf of bread, cut into 1 cubes
16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Meat mixture
2 pounds ground venison
1 white or yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground sage
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooking Instructions
To a hot skillet, add a couple tablespoons of vegetable oil. Sautee the diced onion for 3 to 5 minutes or until soft. Add the ground venison, salt, sage, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne. Continue cooking until venison is browned. Remove from heat.
Beat the eggs with mustard powder and milk. Return to refrigerator or cooler. Cut or tear the bread into 1-inch cubes and place into a one-gallon zip-style plastic bag. Once the meat has cooled, place it into a separate zip-style bag. Refrigerate the meat mixture until ready to use. All of this can be done at home, up to three days in advance.
Pour the bread cubes into a 12-inch Dutch oven, add the ground venison and half the shredded cheese. Pour in the egg/milk mixture and stir everything to blend. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Cover the Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid.
To test for doneness, insert a knife or wooden toothpick into the center of the casserole. If it comes out clean, the casserole is ready. If the center isn't completely set, return the lid and continue to bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
