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CHEESY BACON & EGG BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Bacon & Egg Casserole


This one-dish brunch casserole is ideal for a crowd. Add a fruit salad and you can sit back and enjoy your company.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Serves: 12

INGREDIENTS

· 8 slices bacon
· 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
· 1 loaf (8 ounces) Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (5 cups)
· 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
· 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
· 1 cup cottage cheese
· 5 eggs
· 1½ cups milk
· 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Mustard, Ground
· 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Nutmeg, Ground
· 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper, Ground
 

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened.

2. Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Spread evenly with cottage cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.

3. Beat eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Add milk, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; beat until well blended. Pour evenly over top. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes.

4. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.
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Cooking Tips
Make Ahead: Casserole can be assembled 1 day ahead. Prepare as directed, increasing milk to 2 cups. Cover and store in refrigerator. Remove cover and bake as directed.
 

    NUTRITION (amount per servings)
    Total Calories: 260
    Sodium: 492mg
    Fat: 16g
    Carbohydrates: 14g
    Cholesterol: 128mg
    Protein: 15g
    Fiber: 1g
     

Recipe and Photo courtesy of McCormick
 

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