
Everyone has a recipe like this somewhere
in their repertoireperfect for holiday overnight guests
or a brunch. This one features bacon and cheddar cheese..you
wont have any leftovers.
Overnight Bacon Casserole
- 1 pound sliced bacon
8 slices whole wheat bread
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup (4-ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- Cut strips of bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch
pieces. Cook in skillet over medium heat until crisp; blot with
paper towels. Discard accumulated bacon fat.
- Remove crusts from bread, and reserve
for another use. Cut bread slices into cubes; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, stir in milk,
cheese and mustard. Gently stir bacon and bread cubes into egg
mixture; spoon into buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Cover
tightly and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator and let stand
at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Bake, uncovered, at 325°F (160°C)
for 45 minutes or until knife inserted midway between center
and outer edge comes out clean.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 388 calories,
Protein 22 grams, Fat 25 grams, Sodium 713 milligrams, Cholesterol
321 milligrams.
Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, The Other
White Meat.