Brunch Egg Casserole

There aren't many foods that do a better job of combining two meals - in this case, breakfast and lunch - than cheese and eggs. This dish satisfies a mouthful of taste buds and both hearty and light eaters.

Brunch Egg Casserole

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unseasoned stuffing cubes or croutons
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • Dash pepper
  • 4 bacon strips, chopped and partly cooked

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Place croutons in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Combine eggs, milk and seasonings; pour into baking dish. Top with partly cooked bacon. Bake until bacon is crisp and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 45-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 254 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.