Ingredients
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4 strips bacon
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1 sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
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2 cup broccoli florets
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5 eggs
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1 ⅓ cup milk
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½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
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4 cup crusty sourdough bread, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
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4 ounce Muenster or Swiss cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Directions
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In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Transfer bacon to plate lined with paper towels to drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon; set aside. Add onion to skillet; cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook over medium heat until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook broccoli in a small amount of lightly salted water for 3 minutes; drain.
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In a large bowl combine eggs, milk, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in bread cubes, broccoli, caramelized onion, cheese, and crumbled bacon. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Bake casserole, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes more or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare as directed. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. To serve, preheat oven to 325°F. Bake casserole, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 30 minutes more or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 302 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 19g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 302 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium 542mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin C 24.2mg | 27% |
| Calcium 262.5mg | 20% |
| Iron 2mg | 11% |
| Potassium 359mg | 8% |
| Folate, total 84.7mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 1mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.3mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
