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Bacon and Egg Bake

baking dish with bacon and egg bake

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Start your day right with a delicious bacon and egg bake. This breakfast casserole is a family-pleaser!

Ingredients

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  • 4 strips bacon, diced and cooked
  • 4 slices sturdy bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 3 to 4 ounces)
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • Dash salt or to taste
  • Dash freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Fresh chopped chives, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly butter an 8-inch baking dish.
  2. Put the torn bread in a bowl and toss it with the melted butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Scatter half of the bread pieces over the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half of the cheese and half of the bacon.
  4. Break the 4 eggs into the baking dish, followed by the remaining bread, cheese, and bacon.
  5. Drizzle the cream over the casserole and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the eggs are set and the casserole is hot.