Recipe - Make-Ahead Brunch Bake

1 pack (5 1/4ounce)
garlicflavored croutons
3 cup (12 ounces) sharp cheddar
cheese; shredded
12 lg Eggs
1 qt Milk
One half teaspoon Salt
One half teaspoon Pepper
1 pack (12ounce) bacon; cooked and
crumbled
One half cup Finely chopped green bell
pepper; (optional)

Place croutons in a single layer in a greased 13 x 9inch baking dish;
sprinkle with cheese.

Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over Cheddar cheese. Chill 8
hours. Remove from refrigerator, and let stand 30 minutes.

Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon and, if desired, bell
pepper; bake 10 more minutes or until center is set. Let stand 10 minutes.

Notes: This easy recipe is great for large gatherings. Add a festive touch
by substituting One fourth cup each of chopped red and yellow bell pepper for
green bell pepper.

Makes 10 servings.

Southern Living Website

Recipe by: Southern Living Magazine

Posted to MCRecipe Digest V1 #1033 by Suzy Wert SuzyWert@aol.com on Jan
22, 1998