Cheddar-Bacon Wake-Up Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
85
Calories
Total time
575
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl toss together the bread cubes, cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon or ham.
  2. Divide among six 10-ounce individual casseroles or place all of the mixture in one 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, eggs, parsley, mustard, pepper, and onion powder.
  4. Pour over the bread mixture in the casseroles or dish.
  5. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
  6. Bake, uncovered, in a 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes for individual baking casseroles (about 40 minutes for 2-quart dish) or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean.
  7. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. GREEK VARIATION:.
  9. Omit bacon or ham and substitute 6 ounces feta cheese and 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese for the cheddar cheese. Stir 1 cup drained and chopped canned or marinated artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives (optional) into the bread mixture before putting into casseroles or baking dish. Continue as above.
  10. MUSHROOM-SWEET PEPPER VARIATION:.
  11. Cook 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms and 1/4 cup chopped onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir mushroom mixture and 1/4 cup chopped roasted red sweet pepper into bread mixture before putting into casseroles or baking dish. Continue as above.
  12. SAUSAGE AND PROVALONE VARIATION:.
  13. Substitute 1 1/2 cups shredded Provolone or Italian cheese blend for the cheddar and 1 1/2 cups chopped fully cooked turkey Italian sausage links for the bacon. Substitute basil for the parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 85.08 Kcal (356 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.25g 8%
Cholesterol 37.89mg 13%
Sodium 162.06mg 7%
Potassium 70.32mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.67g 2%
Sugars 1.43g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 4.58g 9%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 90.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 193.33 Kcal (809 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.93g 8%
Cholesterol 86.1mg 13%
Sodium 368.27mg 7%
Potassium 159.8mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.61g 2%
Sugars 3.24g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 1%
Protein 10.4g 9%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 2%
Calcium 204.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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