Description
Comforting bacon, potato, and egg casserole invites hearty breakfast lovers to savor a satisfying morning feast. Layers of crispy bacon, creamy potatoes, and fluffy eggs create a delightful morning meal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 4 cups (600 g) diced potatoes
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk or cream
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish and Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of grease, then position the oven rack to ensure even heating at 375F (190C).
- Create a crispy potato foundation by warming olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully introduce diced potatoes, seasoning with salt and pepper, and sauté for 8-10 minutes until they develop a golden exterior and soft interior.
- Distribute the golden potatoes evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a hearty base layer for the casserole.
- Generously scatter crumbled bacon across the potato surface, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle a luxurious blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the bacon, creating a melty, rich layer that will bind the ingredients together.
- Craft a smooth egg mixture by whisking eggs with milk, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered potatoes, bacon, and cheese, allowing it to seep into every crevice and create a cohesive casserole.
- Transfer the assembled casserole to the preheated oven, baking for 30-35 minutes until the eggs set completely and the top achieves a beautiful golden-brown complexion.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to settle and flavors to meld.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions, adding a final touch of color and subtle onion zest before serving.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture and less falling apart during cooking.
- Crisp bacon beforehand for maximum crunchiness and to prevent soggy texture in the casserole.
- Consider precooking potatoes slightly to reduce overall baking time and ensure even cooking.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg