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How to Make Overnight Bacon Brunch Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a delicious brunch casserole? It's the perfect way to start the day, especially when it's packed with savory bacon, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheese. And what's even better is when you can prep it the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is pop it in the oven and wait for the delicious smells to fill your kitchen. That's exactly why this Overnight Bacon Brunch Casserole is a must-try for anyone who loves a hearty and satisfying breakfast.

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Ingredients

  • 12 slices brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or more to taste
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced (Optional)
  • 8 medium eggs, or more to taste
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Layer brioche cubes evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, including any rendered bacon fat, and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a small amount of bacon fat in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix milk, Cheddar cheese, mustard powder, pepper, and salt into the beaten eggs. Mix in bacon and onion-bell pepper mixture when done. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the brioche bread cubes and give it a gentle stir so everything is evenly distributed. Gently press the cubes into the egg mixture as needed, so all the bread cubes are sitting in the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until set, the top is browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving, 5 to 10 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 216mg
    • Sodium: 622mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 182mg

    Categories

    Breakfast recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Bacon recipes
    Brunch recipes
    Overnight recipes