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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 65 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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For an inexpensive and easy-to-prepare dish, try this hearty casserole. You can assemble it ahead and bake it just before leaving for a potluck. People go back for seconds since it includes tasty basic ingredients like bacon, cheese and potatoes. -Pat Kuether, Westminster, Colorado Ingredients:
1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces |
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham |
1 small onion, chopped |
10 slices white bread, cubed |
1 cup cubed cooked potatoes |
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese |
8 eggs |
3 cups milk |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
1 teaspoon ground mustard |
dash salt and pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; add ham and onion. Cook and stir until onion is tender; drain.
2. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half the bread cubes, potatoes and cheese. Top with all of the bacon mixture. Repeat layers of bread, potatoes and cheese.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add the milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour over all. Cover and chill overnight.
4. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 65-70 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Yield: 16 servings.
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