Bacon, Asparagus and Smoked Gouda Egg Bake

Bacon, Asparagus and Smoked Gouda Egg Bake

  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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)

Total Fat 18g 27%, Saturated Fat 8g 42%, Cholesterol 200mg 66%, Sodium 410mg 17%, Potassium 300mg 9%, Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%, 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, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, 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