This is a fabulous egg casserole to serve for brunch or just spice up a weekend breakfast at home. I have used Udi’s gluten free bread for the gluten free crew. I have also used croissants, challah and baguette!!! All amazing!!
Bacon, Egg, Cheese and Spinach Casserole
6 cups bread, cut into 1 inch cubes, crust on
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 onion, diced
1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped (or use sausage/ham)
10 eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup half and half
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
Parsley (optional for garnish)
Preheat oven 325. Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Scatter half the bread in the bottom. Sprinkle with most of the cheese (reserve some for the top), then the onion and spinach if using. Top with the rest of the bread cubes. Whisk the eggs, milk, half and half and salt. Pour this custard over the bread, cover and let soak 20-30 mins. Uncover, sprinkle with the rest of the cheese (more if u like!) and bacon. Bake approx 40-45 mins. until puffed and set. Sprinkle with parsley for garnish. Rest 10 mins before serving!!!
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Judy Osmond says
What is half and half please
Craig says
Half and Half Cream: Often mentioned in US or UK recipes. Mix half the quantity of milk with half the quantity of cream
Craig says
Or where it says 2 1/2 cups milk, make that 3 and add 1/4 cup cream. I added 1/2 cup cream
Margaret says
half milk half cream, you can find in the dairy section right next to the milk. Its what most people use in their coffee…
Andrea Bridger says
Can someone please tell me what half and half is?
Lee says
Half and half is sold in stores and is half cream, half milk.
Nancy says
Can I make this the night before and then cook the next morning??? Thank you!!
danielle says
yes, but hold off on adding the bacon until the morning!
Nancy says
Thank you!!! It is in the fridge now without bacon. Looking forward to breakfast tomorrow!!
danielle says
Can’t wait to hear! Enjoy-it’s one of our favorites!!
shelly says
do you sautee the spinach and onions – and OK to use baquette bread and leave in fridge overnight?
Shannon says
Can I use regular salt and do I have to use the half and half?
Hugs & Cookies xoxo says
yes try making it as is and see what u think 🙂