Overnight Bacon and Brioche Brunch Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 slices brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.5 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or more to taste
• 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 8 medium eggs, or more to taste
• 1.25 cups milk
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Evenly layer the brioche bread cubes in the prepared pan.
2. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, drain excess bacon fat, and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. In the same skillet, heat a small amount of the bacon fat over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the milk, shredded Cheddar cheese, mustard powder, pepper, and salt to the beaten eggs and mix well. Stir in the cooked bacon and sautéed onion and bell pepper mixture. Carefully pour the egg mixture evenly over the brioche bread cubes, gently stirring to ensure even distribution. Press the cubes lightly into the egg mixture, making sure all the bread cubes are submerged in the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
5. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until the casserole is set, the top is golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, approximately 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 331 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 622 mg
• Protein Content: 17 g
• Cholesterol Content: 216 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g