Description
This hearty Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole is a comforting breakfast bake that’s easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping. Combining crispy bacon, tender potatoes, colorful bell peppers, and cheesy eggs, it’s a delicious and satisfying dish that can be made ahead and easily reheated.
Ingredients
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Meat
- 1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper seeds removed and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Dairy & Eggs
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Other
- 3 cups frozen diced potatoes (no need to thaw or cook)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crispy brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Roughly chop and set aside, reserving 3/4 cup for topping.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add diced onion and red bell pepper. Cook over medium until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix Eggs and Vegetables: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Stir in the cooked vegetables, frozen potatoes, 1 cup cheese, seasoned bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese and chopped green onions on top.
- Bake First Stage: Bake in the oven for 20 minutes until the eggs start to set.
- Add Bacon Topping and Finish Baking: Carefully sprinkle the remaining bacon over the top. Continue baking for an additional 20-30 minutes until the eggs are firm and top is golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm.
Notes
- This casserole can be assembled ahead of time, covered, chilled, and baked later within 24 hours for added convenience.
- You can customize the toppings with additional cheese or herbs for extra flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave or oven for best results.
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon or reduce cheese amount.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
