Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
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Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Description
The Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole uses cooked and crumbled bacon, sautéed onions and green peppers, eggs, milk, cheese, and frozen shredded hash brown potatoes. The hash browns provide a starchy base that crisps slightly around the edges, while the eggs and cheese bind the ingredients into a cohesive, creamy filling. Cooking in a greased baking dish at 350°F until set ensures a moist interior with a lightly browned top. The inclusion of sautéed onions and peppers adds a mild sweetness and texture contrast to the richness of the eggs and bacon.
The casserole is often served warm for breakfast or brunch. It pairs well with fresh fruit or a simple side salad during brunch gatherings. The dish’s hearty character makes it suitable as a standalone main course for morning meals.
A practical tip is to prepare the casserole mixture ahead of time, cover with foil, and refrigerate until ready to bake, which simplifies morning routines. Doubling the recipe allows for freezing one portion to enjoy later, making it a convenient option for meal planning.
Ingredients
- 8 oz Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1/2 green pepper diced
- 12 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups hash brown potatoes 16 oz, frozen, shredded
- 1 cup Colby jack cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Fry bacon in skillet. Remove and pour out grease. Once bacon is cooled, crumble into small pieces.
- In the same pan, saute onion and green pepper until tender (this adds some nice bacon-y flavor to your onions and peppers).
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, hash browns, cheese, salt and pepper. Add in crumbled bacon, onions and peppers.
- Pour mixture into greased 13x9 pan.
- Bake at 350 F (177 C) for 35-45 minutes or until cooked thoroughly.
- If you are baking in the morning, simply cover with foil once you add egg mixture to pan. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Notes
- This recipe can be doubled and one portion frozen for future breakfasts, offering convenience.
- Cover the unbaked casserole with foil if preparing ahead and refrigerate to bake later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 371mg | 124% |
| Sodium | 913mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 725IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16.7mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 201mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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