Savory Breakfast Casserole
A hearty, cheesy, make-ahead breakfast casserole packed with eggs, bacon, and cubes of bread. Baked golden and perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 300 g / 10 oz bacon diced (or ham)
- 6 large eggs
- 1¼ cups milk full cream or low fat
- ¼ tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 7 cups packed plain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (preferably slightly stale)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Fry all but 2 tbsp of the diced bacon in a hot non-stick pan until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel.
- Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in bread cubes, 1½ cups cheese, and cooked bacon. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter an 8-inch springform pan generously.
- Press the mixture into the pan. Top with reserved bacon and remaining cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake 25 minutes covered, then 15–20 minutes uncovered until golden and set.
- Let rest 5 minutes, then remove springform. Garnish with parsley and slice to serve.