Egg Bake (Freezable) Breakfast

WiGal's Note:

A family favorite.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 2.0 cassero ...

• 4 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
• 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
• 4 ounces green chilies, minced drained
• 9 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions:

1. Divide croutons, cheese, onion, pepper,and green chilies between two greased 9-inch square baking pans.
2. In bowl, combine eggs, milk, garlic salt, and pepper.
3. Slowly pour liquid over crouton/veggie mixture.
4. Top with bacon.
5. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.
6. Bake the second casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. To use frozen casserole: Completely thaw in the refrigerator for 36 hours.
8. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
9. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Reviews

[katew]

Versatile and delicious !! This was an early dinner tonight and I used a big handful of basil instead of the pepper and my croutons were a mix of multi grain and gluten free. Definitely will be made again!!

[diner524]

What a wonderful breakfast casserole!!! Just loved all the flavors in this dish. I made this very scaled back to serve 2. I had a green pepper that needed to be used, so used it instead of the red, but I know the red would have been great on the eye. I loved using the croutons instead of having to break up bread etc for other recipes. I used a butter/garlic flavored crouton so I did go light with the garlic salt. I think this will be the recipe I use for our next brunch on Christmas morning. Thanks for sharing the recipe WiGal!!! Made for Holiday Tag Game.