Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Brunch Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Brunch Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 (8 ounce) 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 1/2 cups milk; 2 teaspoons McCormick(R) Ground Mustard; 1/2 teaspoon McCormick(R) Ground Nutmeg; 1 teaspoon McCormick(R) Black Pepper, Ground

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) 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 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons McCormick(R) Ground Mustard
1/2 teaspoon McCormick(R) Ground Nutmeg
1 teaspoon McCormick(R) Black Pepper, Ground

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion to skillet; cook and and stir 3 minutes or until softened.
2
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.
3
Beat eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk. Add milk, mustard, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Gradually pour into baking dish. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes.
4
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 (8 ounce) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Brunch Casserole falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Brunch Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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