Overnight Bacon Casserole
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hr
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
1 lb sliced bacon
8 slices whole wheat bread
6 eggs
1- 1/2 cups milk
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp dry mustard
Directions
Cut strips of bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Cook in skillet
over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper toweling.
Remove crusts from bread, and reserve for another use. Cut bread slices
into cubes; set aside. Beat eggs until foamy; stir in milk, cheese and mustard. Gently stir
bacon and bread cubes into egg mixture; spoon into buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Cover
tightly and refrigerator overnight.
Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15
minutes. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F. for 45 minutes or until knife inserted midway
between center and outer edge comes out clean.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 537
Calories from Fat 227 (42%)
% Daily Value*
38%Total Fat 25g
51%Saturated
Fat 10.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.9g
98%Cholesterol 295mg
50%Sodium 1189mg
12%Potassium 422mg
17%Total
Carbohydrate 50g
25%Dietary
Fiber 6.3g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
61%Protein 30g