Make-ahead brunch bake
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pack | (5 1/4-ounce) garlic-flavored croutons |
| 3 | cups | (12 ounces) sharp cheddar cheese; shredded |
| 12 | larges | Eggs |
| 1 | quart | Milk |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| 1 | pack | (12-ounce) bacon; cooked and crumbled |
| ½ | cup | Finely chopped green bell pepper; (optional) |
Directions
Place croutons in a single layer in a greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.
Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over Cheddar cheese. Chill 8 hours. Remove from refrigerator, and let stand 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon and, if desired, bell pepper; bake 10 more minutes or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes.
Notes: This easy recipe is great for large gatherings. Add a festive touch by substituting ¼ cup each of chopped red and yellow bell pepper for green bell pepper.
Makes 10 servings.
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Recipe by: Southern Living Magazine Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1033 by Suzy Wert <SuzyWert@...> on Jan 22, 1998