CHEESY BACON AND EGG BRUNCH CASSEROLE

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This one-dish brunch casserole is ideal for a crowd. Add a fruit salad and you can sit back and enjoy your company.

Provided by McCormick Spice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     McCormick®

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
5 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
½ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Mustard
½ teaspoon McCormick® Ground Nutmeg
¼ teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13x9-inch 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.
  • Beat eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Add milk, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; beat until well blended. Pour evenly over top. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 121.2 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 775.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

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