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Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Prep Time:  20 minutes

Baking Time:  60 minutes

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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