Cheddar Bacon Wake-Up Casserole

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

ingredients

2 cups plain croutons
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled
2 cups milk
3 beaten eggs
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1 dash black pepper

directions

In a mixing bowl, toss together the croutons, cheddar cheese and cooked bacon or ham. Turn into an 11x7x2-inch baking dish or individual 5-inch round baking dishes.

In another bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, mustard, onion powder and pepper. Pour the mixture over the crouton mixture in the baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degrees F oven for about 45 minutes (15 minutes for individual baking dishes) or till a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let baked casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.