Charleston Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 12 slices bacon
• 0.25 cups butter , melted
• 3 cups croutons
• 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 1.75 cups milk
• 1 bell pepper , any color
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

3. 3

   Melt butter in the microwave, or in a small pan on the stove over low heat. Spray a 9x12 inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Place croutons in the bottom of the dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar cheese.

4. 4

   Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking to break up the yolks. Add milk, peppers, mustard, salt, and pepper, and beat until well-combined. Pour over the croutons and cheese, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.