Colorful Bacon & Egg Bake Recipe

Name: Colorful Bacon & Egg Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon strips, diced; 1/2 cup julienned sweet orange pepper; 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper; 6 cups cubed day-old bread; 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 9 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cups milk; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salsa and sour cream, optional

Servings: persons

1 pound bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup julienned sweet orange pepper
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
6 cups cubed day-old bread
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
9 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salsa and sour cream, optional

1
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.
2
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.
3
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350u00b0. 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.
4
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 350u00b0. 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.

1134

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 pound bacon strips, diced, 1/2 cup julienned sweet orange pepper, 1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper, 6 cups cubed day-old bread, and more.

Yes, Colorful Bacon & Egg Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Colorful Bacon & Egg Bake

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