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Slow-Cooker Bacon, Smoked Cheddar and Egg Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 26, 2018
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The classic breakfast trinity of bacon, egg and cheese gets a grown-up twist in this easy slow-cooker bake, thanks to smoked cheddar, fresh mushrooms and crushed red pepper.

Slow-Cooker Bacon, Smoked Cheddar and Egg Casserole

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 4 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 10
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Ingredients

  • 10 cups cubed French or ciabatta bread (about 12 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
  • 9 eggs
  • 2 cups (1 pint) half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups shredded smoked Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 lb thick-sliced bacon, cooked, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 300°F. On large cookie sheet, spread bread cubes. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until dry.
  • Step 
    2
    Line sides of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil that has been folded into thirds; spray with cooking spray. (See tip.)
  • Step 
    3
    In 10-inch skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until tender.
  • Step 
    4
    In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half and pepper flakes with whisk. Reserve 3/4 cup cheese; set aside. Stir in remaining cheese, the bacon, bell pepper and 2 tablespoons of the parsley. Fold in bread cubes; stir to coat. Spoon mixture into slow cooker.
  • Step 
    5
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or on High heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until temperature reaches 160°F in center and egg mixture is set.
  • Step 
    6
    Sprinkle reserved cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley over top. Cover; cook about 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Remove foil before serving by loosening edges with table knife.

Nutrition

530 Calories
33g Total Fat
28g Protein
30g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
530
Calories from Fat
290
Total Fat
33g
50%
Saturated Fat
16g
82%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
285mg
96%
Sodium
890mg
37%
Potassium
450mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
3g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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