Why did we name this one Happy-Chef Breakfast Bake? That’s a question we’d love to answer. Many a time, dishes focus on those enjoying them, which makes plenty of sense. However, we had the idea of creating a simple, yet delicious breakfast dish that honors the hands of those who prepared it! And what does that mean? Well, this is one of those dump-and-go kind of deals, where the one in the kitchen doesn’t have to spend too much time making it. And better yet, it’s best when it’s prepared ahead of time, so whenever the time comes to enjoy, this melty, fluffy, bacon-infused bake can be ready in a jiffy (an hour… but that’s hands off time, which feels like a breeze to the one making it!). You see what we mean? Happy-Chef Breakfast Bake is for all those out there who make all the meals! May you enjoy its delicious flavors with effortless ease!
Ingredients
- 16 slices bread, crusts removed
- 16 slices Canadian bacon
- 16 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- hot sauce, to taste
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup corn flakes cereal, crushed
Directions
Step 1 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2 –Place 8 slices of the bread over the entire bottom of dish, cutting and adjusting as needed.
Step 3 –Top the bread with the bacon slices and the cheese.
Step 4 –Place the remaining bread slices over the cheese layer until it is completely covered, cutting and adjusting as needed.
Step 5 –Whisk the eggs with the salt and the black pepper in a bowl.
Step 6 –Whisk the dry mustard, the onion, the diced green bell pepper, the diced red bell pepper, the Worcestershire sauce, and the hot sauce into the seasoned eggs.
Step 7 –Whisk the milk into the egg mixture until it is smooth and combined.
Step 8 –Evenly pour the egg mixture over the casserole.
Step 9 –Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 10 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 11 –Evenly pour the melted butter over the casserole and sprinkle with the corn flake crumbs.
Step 12 –Bake the breakfast casserole until the top is set and lightly browned, about 1 hour.
Step 13 –Let the breakfast casserole stand for 10 minutes.
Step 14 –Serve.
