Cheesy Bacon and Egg Brunch Casserole
By medic949
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 5 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
Details
Servings 12
Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.
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