Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, softened

6-8 slices French bread or Sourdough Bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/3 cup spinach, cooked, chopped and well drained

1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

5 large eggs, beaten

2 cups half-and-half

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried mustard

3 scallions (white and green parts), chopped, for garnish

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Place bread cubes in baking pan. Add bacon and spinach. Top with cheese. Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt and dried mustard. Pour over bread mixture, covering thoroughly. Cover baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 35-45 minutes or until set and brown on top. Garnish with scallions and parsley