Two perfect slices

As indicated in previous posts, bacon is one of my favorite foods. It has a special and distinctive taste that compliments any dish. Today, I was in the mood for a brunch-type meal and set out to make Bacon and Egg Casserole.  The results were phenomenal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons cold butter
• ½ cup whole milk
• 4 slices uncured bacon
• 4 oz ground pork
• 6 eggs
• Salt and Black Pepper
• 1 pepper (green, yellow and/or orange), chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Baby spinach
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup milk

Directions:

1. First, I prepared the biscuit portion of the casserole. In a medium size bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder. Next, cut the butter into the flour mixture. The results should be crumbly. Add the milk and mix. The dough should be sticky. Set aside.
2. Cook the bacon on a skillet until slightly crispy. Place on paper towel to drain the excess fat and crumble the bacon once cooled. Do not remove the bacon fat from the skillet.
3. Add ground pork to the skillet and allow it to cook in the bacon fat until slightly brown and fried. Place the cooked meat on a paper towel. In the same skillet, add the green peppers and onions and cook for about 2 minutes on medium heat.
   

   sizzling bacon

4. In another bowl, crack the eggs and mix in the milk. Add salt, black pepper, and cheddar cheese and thoroughly mix.
5. Grease a deep round oven pan (or pyrex pan).Be sure to grease the side of the pan as well. Place the biscuit mix in the pan, making sure it is evenly distributed on the bottom on the pan. Line the biscuit mix with the spinach. Next, sprinkle the cooked pork and crumbled bacon on top. Add the onions, peppers, and some more spinach and then pour the egg mixture on top. Be sure that all the ingredients are evenly distributed in the pan.
6. Place the pan in a pre-heated oven (350 degrees) and allow the casserole to bake for about 45-50 minutes. At this point, the top of the casserole should be slightly brown. Allow the casserole to cool for about 5 minutes prior to cutting.

right out of the oven

Perfect slice: buttery biscuit on the bottom