Overnight Brunch Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 6-8 slices French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (can substitute Sourdough Bread)
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/3 cup spinach, cooked, chopped and well drained
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 5 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 3 scallions, chopped, for garnish (white and green parts)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Place bread cubes in baking pan. Add bacon and spinach. Top with cheese.

2. 2

   Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt and dried mustard.

3. 3

   Pour over bread mixture, covering thoroughly.

4. 4

   Cover baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 35-45 minutes or until set and brown on top.

6. 6

   Garnish with scallions and parsley.