Bacon Breakfast Casserole Recipe for a Hearty Morning

Ingredients

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
• 0.5 cup chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• to taste salt and pepper
• 4 cups cubed day-old bread (white or whole wheat)
• optional hot sauce for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving a bit of the bacon grease in the skillet.
3. In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they start to soften. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Add the cubed bread to the egg mixture, stirring gently to combine and allow the bread to soak for a couple of minutes.
6. Stir in the sautéed bell peppers, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the chopped green onions into the mixture.
7. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour the entire mixture into it, spreading evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the casserole is puffed up and set in the center. A knife inserted should come out clean.
9. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining green onions and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.