A Very Special Breakfast Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 baguette , 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter
2 tsp butter
6 oz bacon, thick cut
2 cups leeks, chopped (washed very well )
6 oz brie cheese ( triple creme preferred , try st. andre)
6 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions:

Cut enough 1/2 thick slices of bread to cover the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish in one layer.
Arrange sliced bread on a baking sheet and bake 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, turning half way. (light color on the bread).
Butter the bottom of the baking dish and arrange toasted bread on bottom in single layer.
Fry bacon over medium heat till nice and crisp, remove and drain. Pour off all but 1 Tablespoon of bacon fat and return to heat.
Add THOROUGHLT WASHED chopped leeks and sautee till wilted, about 4-5 minutes. Scatter leeks over bread.
Chop bacon and break brie up into pieces. (hint, stick it in the freezer for a bit and it makes it easier to cut up) Evenly distribute brie and bacon over leeks and bread.
In a bowl, whisk eggs till blended, add half and half, and cayenne and continue to mix till just blended. Pour egg mixture into baking dish with all other ingredients. Cover with plastic or aluminum wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
Before baking: remove dish from oven 30 minutes to come to room temperature Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake on center rack until the top is golden and bubbly (about 50 minutes to an hour).
Remove from oven, allow to stand at least 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley prior to serving. (Serve hot to warm).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	349.34 Kcal (1463 kJ)
Calories from fat	252.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.05g	43%
Cholesterol	188.58mg	63%
Sodium	405.2mg	17%
Potassium	272.4mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.87g	4%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	3%
Protein	14.98g	30%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	152.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	190.85 Kcal (799 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.32g	43%
Cholesterol	103.02mg	63%
Sodium	221.37mg	17%
Potassium	148.82mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.94g	4%
Sugars	0.49g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	3%
Protein	8.18g	30%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	83.2mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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