Breakfast Casserole Recipe
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4.9
Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Description
The Breakfast Casserole begins with peeled and grated Yukon gold potatoes that are carefully squeezed dry to remove excess moisture. Bacon strips are diced and cooked with diced onion and bell pepper until golden. These cooked vegetables and bacon are mixed into a whisked blend of eggs, sour cream, salt, pepper, and part of the mozzarella cheese. The grated potatoes are sautéed separately to form a base layer in a cast iron or oven-safe skillet. The egg mixture is poured over the potatoes, topped with the remaining mozzarella cheese, then baked covered and finished under the broiler to achieve a golden brown top layer.
This dish features a combination of crispy potato texture with a creamy, cheesy, and protein-rich egg topping that holds bacon and vegetables throughout. The casserole is satisfying and filling, suitable for serving multiple people at a breakfast table, and retains heat well when sliced.
Optional garnishes like diced tomatoes, chives, or avocado add freshness or creaminess to contrast the casserole’s baked richness. The dish is best served warm and sliced; leftovers can be reheated carefully to preserve texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato 4 medium, yukon yellow variety
- 5 Bacon sliced into strips, strips
- 1/2 onion finely diced, medium
- 1 bell pepper seeded and diced, medium
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil to sauté
- 6 egg large
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
- diced tomatoes chives, or avocado to garnish
Instructions
- Peel and grate potatoes then squeeze dry with several paper towels. Set aside.
- In an oven safe heavy 10" skillet (I prefer cast iron), Sauté 5 strips diced bacon over med/high heat 2-3 min then add diced onion and bell pepper. Sautee 7-10 min, stirring occasionally or until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Heat 1-2 tbsp oil over medium heat in the same pan. Once oil is hot, add grated potatoes and sauté total 7 min, flipping a few times. Do not season. Spread potatoes evenly over the bottom and remove pan from heat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. Stir in sautéed onion, bell pepper and bacon, along with 3/4 cup cheese.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over potatoes. Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover loosely with foil and bake at 350˚F for 25 min. Remove foil and broil 3-4 min or until top is golden. Slice and serve with garnish if desired.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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