COLORFUL BACON & EGG BAKE
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In same skillet, saute sweet peppers in drippings until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in bacon, bread and cheese. , In another large bowl, combine eggs, milk, chilies, chili powder and cumin. Pour over the bread mixture; gently stir to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with salsa and sour cream. Freeze option: After assembling the unbaked casserole, cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, completely thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve as directed. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
COLORFUL BACON & EGG BAKE RECIPE
Whip this tasty breakfast casserole up the night before to make the morning meal a snap. Our Test Kitchen uses peppers, bacon and cheese to lend home-style appeal.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the same skillet, saute sweet peppers in drippings until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the bacon, bread and cheese.
- In another large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, chilies, chili powder and cumin. Pour over the bread mixture; gently stir to combine. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.
- Serve immediately or before refrigerating and baking, cover and freeze casserole for up to 3 months.
- To use frozen egg bake: Completely thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with salsa and sour cream if desired.
- Yield: 12 servings.
- Originally published as Colorful Bacon & Egg Bake in Simple & Delicious
- July/August 2008, p15
- Nutritional Facts
- piece (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 267 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 187 mg cholesterol, 530 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.
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