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bacon breakfast bake

Bacon Breakfast Bake

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 6 cups torn bread cubes, I used a soft Italian loaf
  • 1 lb bacon, diced
  • optional veggies: onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, kale
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • black pepper, freshly ground
  • butter, for greasing baking dish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add the bread cubes and allow to soak.
  • Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp and browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. If desired, saute additional veggies in the bacon grease and add to the bread mixture.
  • Stir the drained bacon, cheese, salt, onion powder, paprika, and pepper into the bread and egg custard. Transfer to a 9×13 buttered baking dish and bake until puffy and set in the center, about 35-45 minutes.
Keyword brunch