This comforting casserole layers Canadian bacon, Swiss cheese and eggs in a pie dish before baking with light cream and Parmesan cheese until golden and set. Ideal for breakfast, brunch or a light supper, it is simple to prepare and serves a crowd.
Canadian Bacon Casserole
Description
This comforting casserole layers Canadian bacon, Swiss cheese and eggs in a pie dish before baking with light cream and Parmesan cheese until golden and set. Ideal for breakfast, brunch or a light supper, it is simple to prepare and serves a crowd.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350�F (175�C).
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Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saut� the Canadian bacon for about 1 minute on each side, then drain on paper towels.
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Arrange the bacon slices around the rim of a 10-inch pie plate to form a decorative scalloped edge.
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Lay the Swiss cheese slices over the bottom of the pie plate, slightly overlapping each slice.
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Break each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it onto the cheese to keep the yolks intact.
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Pour the light cream evenly over the eggs and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
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Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the egg whites are set, the yolks are cooked to your preference and the top is lightly browned.
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Sprinkle with the chopped parsley immediately before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 513.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 40.8g63%
- Saturated Fat 14.5g73%
- Cholesterol 49.5mg17%
- Sodium 1569.4mg66%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 33.3g67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Serve with buttered toast, fresh fruit or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
The casserole is best served immediately while the eggs are freshly cooked.
The supplied nutrition information appears inconsistent with the recovered ingredient list, particularly the cholesterol value for a recipe containing 12 eggs.