For a delicious egg bake that serves a hungry crowd, this slow-cooker casserole fits the bill. Thick-cut bacon, creamy eggs and melty cheese make this brunch-friendly dish both flavorful and filling. Serve with a side of fresh fruit and dig in!
Slow-Cooker Bacon, Egg and Cheese Casserole
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 5 hr 25 min
- Ingredients 7
- Servings 8
Ingredients
- 2 cans (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original French Bread, baked according to package directions
- 12 eggs
- 1 pint (2 cups) half-and-half
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1 lb thick-sliced bacon, cooked, coarsely crumbled
- 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
- Chopped fresh parsley, if desired
Instructions
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Step1Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Line side of 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with foil folded into thirds; spray foil with cooking spray.
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Step2In large bowl, beat eggs and half-and-half with whisk. Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the cheese, the bacon and bell pepper. Fold in bread cubes; stir to coat. Spoon mixture into slow cooker.
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Step3Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours (or High heat setting 2 to 3 hours) or until set and temperature in center is 160°F. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup cheese and the 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
580
Calories
33g
Total Fat
30g
Protein
41g
Total Carbohydrate
5g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 580
- Calories from Fat
- 300
- Total Fat
- 33g
- 51%
- Saturated Fat
- 15g
- 75%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 350mg
- 116%
- Sodium
- 1010mg
- 42%
- Potassium
- 320mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 41g
- 14%
- Dietary Fiber
- 1g
- 4%
- Sugars
- 5g
- Protein
- 30g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 20%
- 20%
- Vitamin C
- 15%
- 15%
- Calcium
- 25%
- 25%
- Iron
- 20%
- 20%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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