Cheddar-Bacon Wake-Up Casserole

By cacelias

A staple for Easter Brunch in the Elias household! Simple, easy and delicious! What more could you ask for?

Recipe from Country Home Magazine, Dec/Jan 2008

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Dry French Bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes (4 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 6 slices Bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
• 2 cups milk
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground Black Pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl toss together the bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon. Place all of the mixture in one 2-quart rectangular baking dish. In a medium bowl, whick together the milk, eggs, parlsey, mustard, pepper and onion powder. Pour over the bread mixture in the casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for about 40-50 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.