Easy Breakfast Casserole With Bacon
This easy Breakfast Casserole is full of hearty bacon, ham, cheeses, and spinach. It can be put together the night before and just popped in the oven in the morning.
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon cooked to a desired crispness and crumbled
- 1 (8-ounce) loaf of French bread cut into 2-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups skim milk
- 1 to 1½ cups diced ham
- 1 to 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ to ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prep. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Make the custard. In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and milk; whisk the two until well blended.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Stir in the crumbled bacon, ham, spinach, cheeses and ground nutmeg; season the mixture with salt and pepper. Add the bread; mix it all until thoroughly combined.
- Let it sit overnight. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheese. Cover the casserole with foil and refrigerate it overnight. (Or let it sit for at least 1 hour on the counter before baking.)
- Bake. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Bake the casserole uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes or until the eggs are cooked and the top is puffed and golden brown.
- Serve. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: For best results, cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight. If you’re short on time, let it sit for at least 1 hour before baking so the bread can soak up the custard. The casserole can be made and refrigerated up to 48 hours ahead of baking.
- Take the dish out of the fridge 20–30 minutes before baking if you can, for more even cooking.
- Storage. Store leftovers airtight in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also store it in the freezer for 3-4 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1069IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 365mg | Iron: 2mg
