Cheesy Bacon & Egg Brunch Casserole

By lisapearce

Perfect for a brunch, this casserole can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerated and then baked in the morning. Feel free to add or substitute ingredients - like sausage for the bacon.

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup
• 1 (8 ounce) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, about 5 cups
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, about 8 ounces
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Mustard, Ground
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 75mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°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.

Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13×9-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.

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.

Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.