5 from 12 votes
Make Ahead Breakfast Pie with Lattice Bacon Crust
This Make Ahead Breakfast Pie combines a savory custard of eggs, milk, shredded potatoes, and Monterey Jack cheese inside a traditional pie crust. A distinctive lattice of thick-cut bacon woven on top bakes into the filling, adding a smoky, crispy texture and rich flavor. The recipe can be prepared up to two days in advance and baked before serving, making it practical for holiday brunches or weekend breakfasts.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
522 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pie dough homemade or store bought, prepared
- 4 egg
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz. Monterey jack cheese grated, or cheddar cheese
- 16 oz. shredded potatoes thawed, frozen
- 10 lices Bacon like Wright® Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon, thick cut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Press prepared pie dough into pie pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the four eggs.
- Whisk in the milk (2 cups), parsley (2 tablespoons), kosher salt (1 teaspoon), and pepper (1/2 teaspoon).
- Stir in the thawed potatoes (16 oz.) and grated cheese (8 oz.).
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Create a lattice bacon crust on top by weaving 5 pieces of bacon in one direction and 5 in the other. You can do this on a surface and transfer it carefully on top of the pie, or weave it directly on top of the pie. It will submerge into the mixture a little bit- this is fine. Make sure the ends of the bacon are on the rim of the pie crust, and bend the edges in on the corners to round out the lattice (see photo)
- At this point, you can place in your refrigerator for up to two days until you are ready to cook.
- When you are ready to cook, place the pie on top of a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 60-70 minutes, or until center of pie is set.
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Notes
- The pie can be made up to two days ahead; keep it refrigerated until baking.
- Make sure the bacon lattice edges are tucked into the pie crust rim to secure it during baking.
- Use thick-cut bacon for best texture and flavor contrast.
- Adjust seasoning as the bacon and cheese already add saltiness to the filling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
522kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
184mg
(61%)
Sodium
914mg
(38%)
Potassium
426mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
596IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 522
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 522kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 184mg | 61% |
| Sodium | 914mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 596IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.