Overnight Brunch Casserole

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This easy brunch casserole will become everyone's favorite and it's so easy! Choose a French or Sourdough Bread to give it the Panera touch. From the Panera Bread Cookbook.

by Brandess·published 2008-08-28

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Breakfast

Servings

1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Total time

50 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

848 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

2 tablespoons butter, softenedbutter
6 -8 slices French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (can substitute Sourdough Bread)bread
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbledbacon
1/3 cup spinach, cooked, chopped and well drainedspinach
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shreddedcheddar
5 large eggs, beatenegg
2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon saltsalt
1 teaspoon dried mustardmustard
3 scallions, chopped, for garnish (white and green parts)scallion
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnishparsley

Instructions (6 steps)

01Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Place bread cubes in baking pan. Add bacon and spinach. Top with cheese.
02Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt and dried mustard.
03Pour over bread mixture, covering thoroughly.

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