Brekkie Bake For Dinner (Printer-friendly)
Hearty oven-baked casserole with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cheese for a satisfying family meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 7 oz bacon, diced
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 cups potatoes, diced small
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
→ Dairy
08 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Other
09 - 2 slices bread, cubed (optional)
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until starting to soften. Add onion and bell pepper; cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crisp and browned. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully combined and smooth.
05 - Layer the sautéed vegetables, cooked bacon, bread cubes (if using), and half the shredded cheddar cheese in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg mixture evenly over all ingredients. Top with remaining cheese.
06 - Bake for 35–40 minutes until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
07 - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup is almost nonexistent
- The leftovers reheat beautifully for breakfast the next morning
02 -
- Do not skip the potato pre cooking step or they will stay crunchy in the finished dish
- Letting it rest before cutting is the difference between a clean slice and a sloppy mess
03 -
- Cooking the vegetables in the bacon fat after draining most of it adds incredible depth
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes it melt so much better