Grand Canyon Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound) package bacon, largely diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 cups frozen diced potatoes, thawed
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper