This breakfast casserole with bacon is the perfect way to start your day. This recipe combines fluffy eggs with crispy bacon and a decadent cheese filling to make the ultimate bacon breakfast casserole. It's an easy-to-make, delicious breakfast that everyone will love!
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The Best Breakfast Casserole With Bacon
When it comes to convenience, it really doesn't get better than this easy breakfast casserole recipe. Not only is it quick to make, but the finished egg casserole is delicious and guaranteed to satisfy the whole family!
I mean, this hearty meal has everything you'd want in a breakfast egg casserole. It takes simple ingredients and transforms them into a savory, cheesy casserole loaded with crispy bacon and fluffy eggs.
How delicious does that sound?!
And in addition to tasting great, making this breakfast casserole with bacon is as easy as it gets. Everything comes together with just one bowl and one casserole dish. This means not only is making it a breeze, but cleanup is easy too!
Plus, the oven does most of the heavy lifting, so you barely have to be in the kitchen for more than a couple of minutes.
By the way, while the casserole is in the oven, you'll have plenty of time to whip up some tasty sides to serve with it. If you're looking for what to serve with a breakfast casserole, these fluffy pancakes or cinnamon roll casserole are the perfect sweet recipes for a complete meal. Especially if you're serving this breakfast casserole on Christmas morning or for Easter brunch!
INGREDIENTS
As I mentioned earlier, the ingredient list for this breakfast casserole with bacon is about as simple as it gets. Honestly, the odds are you already have everything you need on hand!
Anyway, here are all of the breakfast casserole with bacon ingredients:
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2.5 oz. cream cheese, cubed
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Spring onions, for garnish
Pretty simple stuff, right?!
Oh, and you can use most of these ingredients to make this sausage cream cheese casserole or this easy overnight egg casserole that's made with cooked sausage instead of bacon or breakfast casserole with ham. So definitely give those recipes a try next for some more of the best egg bakes!
HOW TO MAKE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH BACON
Now let's get into the nitty-gritty of how to make this easy breakfast casserole with bacon.
As I mentioned earlier, everything comes together in a few simple steps, and it'll take you just 5 minutes to prepare the casserole. The rest of that time is spent letting it bake in the oven.
So, with that said, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!
STEP 1: COOK THE BACON
The first thing you're going to want to do is preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish with some nonstick cooking spray.
Next, you'll want to cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side or until it's nice and crispy. Then transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate, and when it's cool enough to handle, roughly chop the bacon and set it aside.
STEP 2: ASSEMBLE THE CASSEROLE
Now you can take out a large bowl and whisk together the eggs with heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Then you can add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
Next, you can pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and add the cream cheese cubes evenly throughout the egg mixture.
STEP 3: BAKE THE CASSEROLE
Once the casserole is ready, you can bake the egg casserole in the oven for 35 minutes.
When the time is up, you'll want to sprinkle the remaining bacon and cheddar cheese over top of the casserole. Then, you can place the casserole back in the oven and continue baking it for 10-15 minutes or until the center is just set and springs back when touched.
Lastly, let the casserole cool briefly before slicing, serving, and garnishing with chopped green onions.
Enjoy!
HOW TO STORE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH BACON
This recipe for a breakfast casserole with bacon makes 6 servings, so it should be great for a family breakfast, Christmas morning, Easter breakfast, or brunch. Honestly, it's so good that I doubt you'll have any leftovers.
With that said, if you do end up with any leftovers, you can store the bacon egg and cheese casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3-4 days. And if you want to keep it for longer, you can freeze the egg casserole in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
Now, if you want to make this as an overnight bacon egg and cheese casserole, just prepare it as described above and cover the casserole with a dish and refrigerate overnight in the fridge.
HOW TO REHEAT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
When you're ready to enjoy your breakfast casserole again, it's definitely best reheated.
To reheat your egg casserole, I suggest transferring it back to the casserole dish and heating it in the oven at 350°F for about 10-15 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature.
Alternatively, if you're just trying to reheat a single serving, you can pop it in the microwave and heat it in 30-second intervals until it's fully reheated.
And if you're starting from an overnight bacon casserole, bake it as described above, adding a few minutes extra to the total baking time.
FAQS ABOUT THIS BREAKFAST CASSEROLE WITH BACON RECIPE
What's the difference between breakfast casserole and frittatas?
The biggest difference between breakfast casseroles and frittatas is that frittatas are usually cooked briefly on the stovetop before being finished in the oven. Breakfast casseroles, on the other hand, are assembled and then cooked entirely in the oven.
Why is my breakfast casserole runny?
Your breakfast casserole is runny because you used too much liquid. If there's too much liquid, it won't cook fully no matter how long it's in the oven. Also, using an ingredient like cream cheese will thicken up the casserole.
How long can a breakfast casserole be refrigerated overnight before baking?
A breakfast casserole can be refrigerated overnight for up to 24 hours before baking. If you want to be able to store it for longer, you'll want to bake the casserole, and then you can either refrigerate or freeze the casserole.
WRAPPING IT UP
Well, that's how to make a breakfast casserole with bacon!
Whether you're looking for a new holiday brunch recipe, an easy weekend breakfast, or you just want to whip up something new for a big family get-together, you seriously can't beat this breakfast casserole recipe. Between the ultra-crispy cooked bacon, melty cheese, and fluffy eggs, it's impossible not to love this delicious breakfast recipe!
Anyway, I hope you enjoy this breakfast casserole recipe with bacon as much as I/we do.
As always, if you give it a try, leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts!
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Breakfast Casserole With Bacon
This breakfast casserole with bacon is the perfect way to start your day. This recipe combines fluffy eggs with crispy bacon and a decadent cheese filling to make the ultimate bacon breakfast casserole. It's an easy-to-make, delicious breakfast that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2.5 oz. cream cheese, cubed
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Spring onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch baking dish with some cooking oil.
- Whisk eggs with heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Add half the cheddar and stir well. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish.
- Add cream cheese cubes evenly through the mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over the top of the casserole and continue baking the casserole for 10-15 minutes (or until the center is just set and springs back when touched).
- Cool the casserole briefly before slicing and serving. Garnish the casserole with chopped spring onions.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 295Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 17g
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