Charleston Breakfast Casserole

Redneck Epicurean's Note:

A smell of a big ole breakfast casserole cooking can quickly assemble everyone in the kitchen. This is great for a weekend breakfast or overnight guests and is sure to not only please, but impress too.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 12 slices bacon
• ¼ cup butter , melted
• 3 cups croutons
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 1 ¾ cups milk
• 1 bell pepper , diced (any color)
• ½ cup green onion , chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms , sliced
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
2. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
3. Drain, crumble and set aside.
4. Saute the pepper and mushrooms in a bit of the bacon grease until tender.
5. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
6. Melt butter in the microwave, or in a small pan on the stove over low heat.
7. Spray a 9x12 inch baking dish with vegetable spray.
8. Place croutons in the bottom of the dish, and drizzle with melted butter.
9. Beat the eggs in a bowl and add milk, crumbled bacon, peppers, onion, mushrooms, salt, and pepper, and mix until well-combined.
10. Pour over the croutons and cheese and top with remaining cheese.
11. Bake for 40 minutes to an hour, until the eggs are done.
12. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Marlitt]

I really enjoyed this. I only made 1/4 of the recipe and it was plenty for 2. Lots of flavor and texture. This would be great for a family brunch. I will make this again. Made for ZWT III.

[Peter J]

I cooked half the quantity as a substantional brunch for two and it was a fantastic start to the day. Wonderful combination of flavours and the quantity of milk gave it a perfect texture that wasn't too heavy. I also liked the idea of the crouton base which held it together nicely.