Christmas Morning Wifesaver

I've had this for breakfast every Christmas morning for as long as I can remember...and even some Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the year.  It's one of my most FAVOURITE breakfasts!

I normally cut this recipe in half because there's only two of us and I often substitute the ham for turkey or chicken breast. Bon Appétit!

What you'll need:

16 slices of white bread with thecrusts removed

6-8 slices of canadian back bacon or cooked ham

Enough slices of sharp cheddar cheese to cover the layer

6 eggs

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 - 1 tsp dry mustard

1/4 cup minced onion

1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper

1 -2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

3 cups milk

dash of Tabasco sauce or Frank's Red Hot

1/4 lb butter

Special "K" or crushed Cornflakes

Create the Base:

Start by placing 8 slices of bread in a 9 x 13" buttered glass baking dish.  The bottom of the dish should be completely covered.  Cover the bread with the meat slices and then top the meat with the slices of cheddar cheese. 

Cover the meat and cheese with the remaining slices of bread.

The Egg Mixture:

In a bowl, beat the eggs and pepper.  Add in the mustard, onion (I used Epicure's three onion mix (1 tsp) this time), green pepper (icky, I never use these), Worcestershire, milk and Tabasco/Frank's Red Hot.  Pour over bread, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. 

 Christmas Morning (just before you start to open the presents):

In the morning, melt the butter and pour over top.  Cover the bread with crushed cereal.  Bake at 350 degrees uncovered, 1 hour.  Let sit 10 minutes before serving.   

My Christmas morning brunch: Christmas Morning Wife Saver, coffee and mimosas!