Breakfast Casserole I

Prepare day ahead and pop in the oven on a holiday morning! You may substitute ham or sausage for the bacon or the broccoli if you wish.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 12 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• 8 ounces bacon
• 8 ounces broccoli, cut into florets
• 8 slices bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 2

Place a colander and two cups of water in a small stock pot. Add the broccoli and bring water to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm, about 10 minutes. Drain, cool and chop.

Step 3

Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. Lightly butter bread slices. Line bottom of baking pan with bread slices. Cover bread with cheese, bacon and broccoli.

Step 4

In a large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into pan. Refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.

Step 5

Twenty minutes before baking, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake until eggs are solid, approximately 60 minutes.