Breakfast Casserole Made The Right way

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork sausage can be more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the water + cornstarch mix is budget-friendly.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain and crumble.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, mustard, and paprika.

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Layer bread cubes in the bottom of the baking dish.

Sprinkle crumbled bacon, chopped onion, and green bell pepper over the bread.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layers.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle with garlic powder and parsley.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.

Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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