Charleston Breakfast Casserole

Dish Description
An easy, crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch idea. Try playing with the ingredients to dress it up or down, depending on your occasion.
Ingredients
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3 cups croutons
  • 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in the microwave, or in a small pan on the stove over low heat. Spray a 9×12 inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Place croutons in the bottom of the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking to break up the yolks. Add milk, peppers, mustard, salt, and pepper, and beat until well-combined. Pour over the croutons and cheese, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.