Bacon Breakfast Casserole

🧂 Ingredients

• 12 extra large eggs

  (room temperature)
• 1 cup heavy cream

  (room temperature)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese

  (shredded, cheddar, colby, swiss, or any combination of them)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pinch nutmeg

  (optional)
• 4 oz cream cheese

  (cubed, room temperature)
• ½ lbs bacon

  (cooked and crumbled)
• 1-2 tablespoon chives

  (optional, chopped for garnish)

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• 2 In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, ½ cup of shredded cheese,
  salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and the optional nutmeg if using.
• 3 Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and drop the cubes of cream
  cheese evenly over the top.
• 4 Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the crumbled
  bacon and remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar over the top. Return to the oven
  and continue baking for 10-20 minutes, or until the center has set.
• 5 Remove from the oven and garnish with optional sliced chives, if desired. Serve
  immediately with freshly ground pepper.

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