Bacon, Cheddar, and Egg Casserole

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 45-50 minutes

Servings: 1 9x9-inch square pan, 8-10 servings

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
• 1 cup milk, divided
• 4 large eggs, divided
• 2 cups shredded cheese, divided
• 10 slices bacon, cooked, drained and diced small, divided
• 4 green onions, trimmed and sliced into think rounds plus more for garnishing if desired
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9x9-inch pan with cooking spray and evenly drizzle with ¼ cup melted butter, set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the pancake mix, ½ cup milk, remaining ¼ cup melted butter and 1 egg; whisk until smooth. Pour over melted butter in pan; set aside.
• Evenly sprinkle with 1 cup of cheese and with half the bacon. 
• In a large bowl, add remaining milk, remaining 3 eggs, green onions, pepper and whisk to combine. Evenly pour over the cheese and bacon in pan.
• Evenly top with 1 cup cheese and bacon and bake for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and set in the center. 
• Garnish with additional green onions and serve immediately. 

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Averie Sunshine blogging in 2009 as a way to share recipes, and what began as a little hobby, has turned into one of the best things she’s ever done. Sharing recipes, connecting with readers, making lots of friends along the way, and cooking up a storm has been so much fun for Averie. 

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Averie was named one of the Ten Best Food Bloggers by the Huffington Post, and her work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart’s Martha’s Circle, Gourmet Live, Glamour and more.

In June 2013, her first cookbook, Peanut Butter Comfort: Recipes for Breakfasts, Brownies, Cakes, Cookies, Candies, and Frozen Treats Featuring America’s Favorite Spread , was released. In October 2014, her second cookbook, Cooking with Pumpkin: Recipes That Go Beyond the Pie, was released.

 When Averie is not cooking or taking pictures of the food she creates, you can find her outdoor running, running half marathons, and spending time with her daughter.