This American wake-up casserole with Canadian bacon is the perfect breakfast dish to start your day. Packed with savory flavors from the bacon and cheese, this casserole is hearty and satisfying. It's a great option for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of Canadian bacon
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1 teaspoon of mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices of bread, cut into cubes
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the Canadian bacon slices in the bottom of the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and bread cubes until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the Canadian bacon in the baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Interesting Facts
Canadian bacon is also known as back bacon or peameal bacon.
This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning for an easy breakfast option.
Feel free to customize this casserole with your favorite ingredients like vegetables or different types of cheese.