Smart Choice Cheesy Bacon Brunch Casserole Recipes

CHEESY BACON AND EGG BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the drippings. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Add onion to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened.
• Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Spread evenly with cottage cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
• Beat eggs in medium bowl until foamy. Add milk, mustard, nutmeg and pepper; beat until well blended. Pour evenly over top. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.

SMART-CHOICE CHEESY BACON BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat 10 min. or until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from skillet; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add potatoes, mushrooms, peppers and onions to reserved drippings; cook 10 min. or until peppers and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
• Spread vegetable mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Whisk eggs and sour cream until blended; pour over vegetable mixture. Top with bacon and VELVEETA.
• Bake 40 min. or until center is set and casserole is heated through.

CHEESY BACON & EGGS BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble and set aside. Remove all but 2 tablespoons drippings from skillet. Add onion to skillet; cook and and stir 3 minutes or until softened.
• Spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in 13x9-inch baking dish. Layer with 1/2 each of the onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese. Spread evenly with cottage cheese. Top with remaining bread cubes, onion, bacon, Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
• Beat eggs in medium bowl with wire whisk. Add milk, mustard, pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Gradually pour into baking dish. Press bread cubes lightly into egg mixture until completely covered. Let stand 10 minutes.
• Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center is set and top is golden brown.

OVERNIGHT BACON BRUNCH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Layer brioche cubes evenly in the prepared pan.
• Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, including any rendered bacon fat, and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Heat a small amount of bacon fat in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix milk, Cheddar cheese, mustard powder, pepper, and salt into the beaten eggs. Mix in bacon and onion-bell pepper mixture when done. Carefully pour the egg mixture over the brioche bread cubes and give it a gentle stir so everything is evenly distributed. Gently press the cubes into the egg mixture as needed, so all the bread cubes are sitting in the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, to overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack until set, the top is browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving, 5 to 10 minutes.

SMART-CHOICE BACON CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Brown meat with onions in skillet; drain. Return to skillet; stir in ketchup and mustard.
• Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining ingredients.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until casserole is heated through and potato nuggets are golden brown.

CHEESY BACON BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread slices in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• Whisk milk, egg substitute, and chives together in a bowl; pour over bread slices into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle bacon crumbles over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
• Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish; let dish come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top and continue baking until cheese is melted and casserole is set, about 5 minutes more.

CHEESY HASH BROWN EGG CASSEROLE WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. In the same skillet, saute onion and green pepper in drippings until tender; remove with a slotted spoon. , In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and seasonings. Stir in the hash browns, cheese, onion mixture and bacon., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

CHEESY OVERNIGHT BACON AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray or grease with butter.
• Place the shredded cheese in the dish and sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour. Toss together with your fingers to distribute evenly.
• Sprinkle bacon evenly over cheese.
• Beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, dry mustard, onion, garlic, and paprika.
• Pour over the bacon and cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat oven to 325 and bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the center is set and the top has browned.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.