Italian Breakfast Casserole

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1 cup diced pancetta (i also use thick sliced bacon)
Vegetable oil for frying, if needed
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 chopped green or red bell pepper
4 ounces medium mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tbs chopped parsley
1 tbs chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried basil if you want)
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
Ground pepper (to taste)
1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

In medium non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta or bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove and put on a plate, leaving 2 tbs. of the drippings in skillet (add oil, if needed).

Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic and sauté until tender, 6-7 minutes. Return pancetta or bacon to skillet.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Add bacon and vegetable mixture to egg mixture. Fold in grated mozzarella.

Pour mixture into a lightly sprayed or oiled 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with grated parmesan. Bake until set about 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Note: you can prepare this the night before
 
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