Overnight Brunch Casserole

• butter, softened↗2 tablespoons
• French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (can substitute Sourdough Bread)↗6 -8
• bacon, cooked and crumbled↗1 lb
• spinach, cooked, chopped and well drained↗1⁄3 cup
• cheddar cheese, shredded↗1 1⁄2 cups
• large eggs, beaten↗5
• half-and-half↗2 cups
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• dry mustard1 teaspoon
• scallions, chopped, for garnish (white and green parts)↗3
• fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Place bread cubes in baking pan. Add bacon and spinach. Top with cheese.

2. 2

   Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt and dried mustard.

3. 3

   Pour over bread mixture, covering thoroughly.

4. 4

   Cover baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 35-45 minutes or until set and brown on top.

6. 6

   Garnish with scallions and parsley.