Cheesy Bacon and Egg Brunch Casserole

By JanetLynn198

This dish can be made up to 1 day in advance: just increase the milk to 2 cups.

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 loaf (8oz) Italian bread, cut into 1" cubes (5 cups)
• 2 cups (8oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp Mustard, Ground
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg, Ground
• 1/4 tsp Pepper, Ground

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Reserve 2 tbsp of the drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 mins or until softened.

2. Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13x9" 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.

3. Beat eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Add milk, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; beat until blended. Pour evenly over top. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 mins.

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