Breakfast (Breakfast Bake)

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 cups diced crusty bread (3/4 to 1-inch dice)
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups torn fresh spinach
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese, such as Cheddar or Montery Jack
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1) Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add bread

2) Heat skillet on medium heat until hot. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and discard all but 1 Tbsp of drippings. Add mushrooms and spinach to skillet and toss to coat. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach wilts.

3) Beat eggs and milk in medium bowl. Stir in red peppers, cheese, salt and black pepper. Por into slow cooker.

4) Cover; cook on low 3 to 3 1/2 hours or on high 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until eggs are firm but still moist. Adjust seasoning, if desired.