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Cheddar Bacon Wake Up Casserole




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients





2 cups plain croutons

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese*

4 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled, or 1 to 2 cups diced cooked ham

2 cups milk

3 beaten eggs*

½ teaspoon prepared mustard

â…› teaspoon onion powder

Dash pepper



Recipe



Step 1
In a mixing bowl, toss together the croutons, cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon or ham. Turn into an 2-quart rectangular baking dish or 6 to 8 individual 5-inch round baking dishes.

Step 2
In another bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, mustard, onion powder, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the crouton mixture in the baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

Step 3
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for about 45 minutes (15 minutes for individual baking dishes) or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let baked casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Step 4
To vary the recipe, add 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained (1 cup for halved recipe), to crouton mixture. Continue as in recipe, except bake for about 5 minutes more.

Tips
To vary the recipe, add 2 cups frozen broccoli cuts, thawed and drained (1 cup for halved recipe), to crouton mixture. Continue as in recipe, except bake for about 5 minutes more.

*
If desired, halve recipe, except use 2 eggs. Bake in a greased 9-inch pie plate in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 3 or 4 servings.

*
To reduce the fat and cholesterol, substitute reduced-fat cheese and refrigerated or frozen egg product for the regular cheese and eggs.