Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

When you know you will be entertaining overnight guests, this is a nice recipe to make because it only takes about 20 minutes to prepare the night before.

You can bake it in the oven the next morning while you take care of all the other preparations for serving breakfast.

Crisp bacon and smooth Swiss cheese make a great combination for a family favorite. Try other make ahead breakfast casserole recipes.

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Prep Time:  20 minutes

Baking Time:  60 minutes

Ingredient List:

8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
2 onions, sliced thin
12 slices white or French bread, quartered
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
8 eggs
4 cups milk
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Kitchen Equipment Needed

Frying Pan
9" x 13" baking pan or dish, greased

Instructions:

Step 1: Fry bacon in your frying pan until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel.

Step 2: Using the same pan, saute the onions until they are soft. Remove from pan and let cool.

Step 3: Put 6 slices bread, quartered in a greased 9" x 13" baking pan.

Step 4: Add half of crumbled bacon, onion and cheese; spread evenly.

Step 5: Repeat layer of bread, bacon, onion, and cheese.

Step 6: Combine eggs, milk, salt and pepper; beat until mixed and pour over bread.

Step 7: Cover with foil or wrap and store in refrigerator overnight.

Step 8: In the morning, uncover the casserole and let stand at room temperature until oven is preheated.

Step 9: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake the breakfast casserole for 45-55 minutes.

Serves 6-8.

If you have leftover Swiss cheese, sprinkle some on top of this bacon and Swiss cheese breakfast casserole during the last 5 minutes of baking for a nice golden brown touch.

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