EASY MAKE AHEAD SCRAMBLED EGGS

Easy Make Ahead Scrambled Eggs image

When my four sons, one daughter and their families come to visit this egg dish is devoured in a hurry...even if I double it! The Swiss cheese is a nice change from the usual cheddar cheese.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups soft bread cubes (crusts removed)
1-3/4 cups whole milk
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and milk; let stand 5 minutes. Drain, reserving excess milk. Place bread in a greased 8-in. square baking dish; set aside. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, salt, pepper and reserved milk. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add egg mixture; cook and stir until set. Spoon over bread cubes. Top with cheese. , Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs. Sprinkle over cheese. Top with bacon. Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 260mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.