Cheesy Bacon and Egg Brunch Casserole
Description
It's always good to have a delicious recipe in hand for breakfast/brunch when company comes. This one is can feed a crowd and is simple to make. It can be prepared in a day in advance and baked the next morning.
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
8 oz. loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1 c. cottage cheese
5 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
2 t. ground mustard
1/2 t. ground nutmeg
1 t. black pepper
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp; drain on a paper towel lined plate; crumble; set aside. Remove all but 2 T. drippings from skillet. Add onion to skillet; cook and and stir 3 minutes or until softened.
Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the onion, bacon, Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Spread evenly with cottage cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion, bacon, Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Beat eggs in medium bowl with a wire whisk. Add milk, mustard, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Gradually pour into baking dish; press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered; let stand 10 minutes.
Bake 40 - 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.
12 servings.
** This casserole can be assembled 1 day in advance. Prepare as directed, increasing milk to 2 cups. Cover; store in refrigerator. When ready to bake, remove cover and bake as directed.
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