Overnight Brunch Casserole

Name: Overnight Brunch Casserole
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 6 -8 slices French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (can substitute Sourdough Bread); 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1/3 cup spinach, cooked, chopped and well drained; 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 5 large eggs, beaten; 2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried mustard; 3 scallions, chopped, for garnish (white and green parts); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
6 -8 slices French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (can substitute Sourdough Bread)
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/3 cup spinach, cooked, chopped and well drained
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
5 large eggs, beaten
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried mustard
3 scallions, chopped, for garnish (white and green parts)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1

Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Place bread cubes in baking pan. Add bacon and spinach. Top with cheese.
2

Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt and dried mustard.
3

Pour over bread mixture, covering thoroughly.
4

Cover baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
5

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 35-45 minutes or until set and brown on top.
6

Garnish with scallions and parsley.