Make Ahead Bacon Swiss Chard and Pepper Breakfast BakeMake Ahead Bacon Swiss Chard and Pepper Breakfast Bake
Make Ahead Bacon Swiss Chard and Pepper Breakfast Bake
Make Ahead Bacon Swiss Chard and Pepper Breakfast Bake
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Make Ahead Bacon Swiss Chard and Pepper Breakfast Bake
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings8
Cook Time35 Minutes
Calories456
Ingredients
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 medium shallots, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leave thinly sliced
1/2 (20-ounce) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shredded Gouda, cheese, divided
12 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
Directions

1. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In large skillet, cook and stir bacon over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp; with slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate

 

2. In same skillet with drippings, cook and stir shallots and bell pepper 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and Swiss chard; cook and stir 3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant and Swiss chard is wilted. Cool 5 minutes

 

3. Spread bread in prepared dish; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, bacon and shallot mixture. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; pour over bread mixture. Press down with back of large spoon to submerge bread; cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight

 

4. Let bake stand 30 minutes at room temperature; preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle bake with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake, uncovered, 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°, and top is golden brown and slightly puffed. Cool bake 5 minutes; cut into 8 squares

 

Nutritional Information
  • 25 g Total fat
  • 11 g Saturated fat
  • 334 mg Cholesterol
  • 970 mg Sodium
  • 26 g Carbohydrates
  • 2 g Fiber
  • 6 g Sugars
  • 1 g Added sugars
  • 30 g Protein
15 minutes
Prep Time
35 minutes
Cook Time
8
Servings
456
Calories

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Makes 8 servings
1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, chopped
Bowl & Basket Original Bacon, 16 oz
Bowl & Basket Original Bacon, 16 oz, 1 Pound
On Sale! Limit 4
$3.99 was $4.99$3.99/lb
2 medium shallots, chopped
Fresh Shallots, 1 ct, 6 oz
Fresh Shallots, 1 ct, 6 oz, 6 Ounce
$1.50 avg/ea$0.25/oz
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
Red Bell Peppers, 1 ct, 6 oz
Red Bell Peppers, 1 ct, 6 oz, 6 Ounce
$1.12 avg/ea$2.99/lb
3 garlic cloves, minced
Fresh Garlic
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
1 large bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leave thinly sliced
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1/2 (20-ounce) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
Bowl & Basket Plain Italian Sliced Bread, 20 oz
Bowl & Basket Plain Italian Sliced Bread, 20 oz, 20 Ounce
$2.79$0.14/oz
2 cups shredded Gouda, cheese, divided
Cabot Creamery Gouda Cheese, 26 count, 7 oz
Cabot Creamery Gouda Cheese, 26 count, 7 oz, 7 Ounce
$4.79$0.68/oz
12 large eggs
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz
Wholesome Pantry Organic Large Brown Eggs, 12 count, 24 oz, 12 Each
$4.49$0.37 each
2 cups whole milk
Wholesome Pantry Organic Whole Milk, 0.5 gallon
Wholesome Pantry Organic Whole Milk, 0.5 gallon, 64 Fluid ounce
$5.29$0.08/fl oz

Nutritional Information

  • 25 g Total fat
  • 11 g Saturated fat
  • 334 mg Cholesterol
  • 970 mg Sodium
  • 26 g Carbohydrates
  • 2 g Fiber
  • 6 g Sugars
  • 1 g Added sugars
  • 30 g Protein

Directions

1. Spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In large skillet, cook and stir bacon over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp; with slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate

 

2. In same skillet with drippings, cook and stir shallots and bell pepper 4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and Swiss chard; cook and stir 3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant and Swiss chard is wilted. Cool 5 minutes

 

3. Spread bread in prepared dish; sprinkle with 1 cup cheese, bacon and shallot mixture. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; pour over bread mixture. Press down with back of large spoon to submerge bread; cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight

 

4. Let bake stand 30 minutes at room temperature; preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle bake with remaining 1 cup cheese; bake, uncovered, 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°, and top is golden brown and slightly puffed. Cool bake 5 minutes; cut into 8 squares