Bacon, Asparagus and Smoked Gouda Egg Bake

Name: Bacon, Asparagus and Smoked Gouda Egg Bake
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 10 eggs; 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 container (8 oz) sour cream; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium); 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

40 Minutes Prep1 Hour 20 Minutes Total
12 Servings
270 Calories per Serving

Perfect for a holiday brunch, this baked egg dish has asparagus, bacon and yummy Gouda cheese!

Ingredient List

1 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
10 eggs
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium)
2 cups shredded smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp; drain.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs, flour, milk, sour cream and crushed red pepper with whisk until blended. Stir in asparagus, bell pepper, green onions, three-fourths of the bacon and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Pour into baking dish.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until mixture is set in center; top with remaining bacon and cheese during last 5 minutes of bake time.

Tips

You can use other vegetables, such as small broccoli florets, green bell pepper, chopped tomatoes or sliced mushrooms.
You can prepare the egg dish up to a day ahead; stir in bacon before baking. Add about 5 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Saturated Fat 8g 42%, Cholesterol 200mg 66%, Potassium 300mg 9%, Dietary Fiber 1g 5%, Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 20%, Iron 10%, Vitamin D 15%, Vitamin E 6%, Thiamin 15%, Riboflavin 30%, Niacin 10%, Vitamin B6 10%, Folic Acid 15%, Vitamin B12 15%, Pantothenic Acid 10%, Phosphorus 30%, Magnesium 6%, Zinc 15%, Selenium 35%, Copper 6%, Manganese 8%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 270, Calories from Fat 160, Total Fat 18g, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Sodium 410mg, Total Carbohydrate 11g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g, Protein 16g, Beta-Carotene 25%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1/2, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 1, High-Fat Meat 1, Fat 1, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1/2c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 1oz-eq, Dairy 1/2c, Fats & Oils 0tsp