BREAKFAST CASSEROLE FOR TWO

By LindaW1955

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 slices hearty white bread, cut into 1/2" pieces
• 6 TBS heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 2 scallions, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Oven 475, rack to upper middle position
2. Cook bacon in 8" ovensafe skillet until crisp. Using slotted spoon transfer bacon to paper-towel lined plate. Pour off all but 1 TBS fat from pan
3. Add half of bread to skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to medium bowl and toss with untoasted bread.
4. Whisk cream, eggs, salt and pepper in another medium bowl until smooth. Stir in bacon, scallions and cheddar. Add egg mixture to now empty skillet and cook over medium heat, using spatula to scrape bottom of pan until eggs are just beginning to set, about 1". Fold in bread and lightly pat mixture into even thickness. Baked until puffed and golden brown, 7-9 minutes.