Bacon Breakfast Casserole

A substantial and flavorful breakfast casserole stuffed with eggs, cheese, crispy bacon, and an assortment of vegetables. Ideal for a special morning treat or weekend brunch.

Ingredients:

• 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups cubed bread day-old bread works well
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper any color
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme

Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture and let it soak for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure all the bread is coated

Stir in the crumbled bacon, diced onion, diced bell pepper, diced tomatoes, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly

Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed up and golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious bacon breakfast casserole