BREAKFAST SANDWICH BRUNCH BAKE

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This is like one of our favorite fast-food breakfast sammies only in a convienient enough for a crowd. If you want to make it ahead, mix up the casserole and chill it overnight before baking. &Mdash;James Schend, Editor Taste of Home magazine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) English muffins, split and toasted
12 slices Canadian bacon
3 medium tomatoes
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 13x9-in. baking dish with cooking spray. Slice the muffins and Canadian bacon in half. Slice each tomato into 4 rounds, then cut the rounds in half. Top one muffin half with one piece of bacon and one piece of tomato. Repeat with remaining muffins, bacon and tomatoes. Arrange in the prepared dish, cut sides down. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese., Combine eggs, milk, half-and-half, chives, dill, salt and pepper. Pour over muffins. Cover and bake 30 minutes or until just set. Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.