Overnight Bacon Casserole

Prep: 15 min | Refrigerate: 12 hr | Cook: 55 min | Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound bacon, sliced
• 8 slices whole wheat bread
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions

1. Cut strips of bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp; blot with paper towels. Discard accumulated bacon fat.
2. Remove crusts from bread, and reserve for another use. Cut bread slices into cubes; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, stir in milk, Cheddar cheese and mustard.
4. Gently stir bacon and bread cubes into egg mixture; spoon into buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
5. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes or until knife inserted midway between center and outer edge comes out clean.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories: 418 calories Protein: 24 grams Fat: 26 grams Sodium: 805 milligrams Cholesterol: 258 milligrams Saturated Fat: 11 grams Carbohydrates: 21 grams Fiber: 3 grams

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board