CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

SOURCE:Taste of Home

SERVINGS: 6-8
TIME: Prep: 10 min. + chilling Bake: 50 min. + standing

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7 slices white bread, crusts removed and cubed

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

6 eggs

3 cups milk

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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Directions: In a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish, combine the bread cubes and cheese. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over bread and cheese. Top with bacon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Yield: 6-8 servings