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Serve up a plate of cheesy potato egg bake. This puffy egg breakfast casserole is filled with bacon, fresh bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes and herbs.

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Cheesy Bacon, Potato and Egg Casseroles that are savory are my go to breakfast staple when I’m making food to share with friends. It’s also the perfect breakfast for a cozy fall brunch or special holiday meal. It’s so perfect, that it’s even acceptable to eat for dinner because breakfast for dinner is still a thing, right? Whatever reason you’re breaking out the casserole dish for, you’ll want this cheesy egg bake that’s fit for a king!

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Casserole dishes are wonderful to make ahead of time. Whether it’s prepping the ingredients or preparing the dish the night before, it will truly make getting out of bed much more enjoyable. Simply turn the oven on and go about the morning with family while the casserole bakes.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make it special. My mom loves to make a classic ham and cheese bake, but for the past few years, she’s been requesting that I make this for the special occasions we celebrate together as a family. Every Christmas morning, we’d wake up to the smell of momsdish in the oven. Now, we love to prep everything for my dish the night before, including the bacon. Every good breakfast casserole has to have bacon and plenty of cheese.

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Let’s talk bacon. Bacon is delicious. Bacon is warm, crispy and full of flavor. Bacon makes everything taste good. Bacon is life.

My freezer is stocked full of bacon right nowand I’ll gladly gifta pint or two of custardto my neighbors before I let my beloved bacon go in an attempt to make more room in the freezer. Bacon holds a special place in my heart. It’s actually the food that broke my 9 year vegetarian diet during the college years.

What I love about applewood smoked bacon is that it can be added to hundreds of lunch, breakfast and dinner recipes. Bacon elevates otherwise ordinary food. From soup to appetizers, to sandwiches, casseroles and dinner skillet recipes, bacon adds additional flavor that makes most meals taste balanced.

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A restaurant quality dish like Cheesy Bacon, Potato and Egg Casserole doesn’t get any better, folks. It truly is a big hit among our family and friends. What I love about this dish is how versatile it is. From substituting vegetables to the different ways it can be served as a meal. It’s also a good dish to do the whole weekly “meal portion” planning to.

Just promise one thing. Do not skimp on bacon and cheese, please! Seriously, you may even want to add more because it really brings that cozy breakfast atmosphere together even more. Besides, bacon and cheese marry this dish together.

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Cheesy Bacon, Potato and Egg Casserole

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Serve up a plate of cheesy potato egg bake. This breakfast casserole is stuffed with premium applewood smoked bacon, fresh bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, cheddar cheese, breakfast potatoes and herbs.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 419 kcal

Ingredients

  • 16 oz applewood smoked bacon I used Jimmy Dean
  • 1 green bell pepper seeds removed, finely chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeds removed, chopped
  • 2 Roma tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • 4 green onion stalks chopped
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup half & half
  • 2 cups diced hash brown potatoes
  • cups shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ tsp Lawry's seasoning
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp yellow mustard powder (optional)
  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

  • Cook bacon according to package directions. Dice once cool.

  • Chop 1 green bell pepper, ½ red bell pepper, 2 Roma tomatoes, ½ jalapeno, parsley, and green onions; set aside.

  • Crack 12 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 cup half & half or milk. Stir in ½ tsp Lawry's seasoning, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp yellow mustard powder, and ½ tsp paprika.

  • To the mixing bowl, add 2 cups diced breakfast potatoes, 1 + 1/2 cups shredded (hash brown) breakfast potatoes, 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese then mix well.

  • Reserve half cup fresh veggies/herbs and 1/2 cup chopped bacon for garnish. Add the remaining veggies/herbs and bacon to mixing bowl and mix well.

  • Pour mixture into prepared casserole dish. Top with remaining bacon, veggies, herbs and cheese.

  • Bake in oven for 50 minutes or until egg mixture is set in center. Cover with foil half way through baking.

  • Allow casserole to slightly cool before serving.

  • The casserole can be made in advance and reheated in an oven or microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 226mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 431mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1037IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 267mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate and it's accuracy is not guaranteed to be exact.

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10 Responses

  1. This looks like something the whole family will eat. I even have cooked bacon in the fridge. I will be making this tonight. Can’t wait to taste it. Thanks

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  2. I followed the recipe to a T but the middle came out super liquidy. I put it in the oven for another 20 minutes and it’s still liquidy! What am I doing wrong? Please help!

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    1. Hi Marci. I have not had this happen and if you followed the recipe exactly, could you possibly have a hot spot in your oven? Perhaps turn the oven up higher and reduce the liquid such as the milk to 1/2 cup. Hope that helps!

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    This is DELICIOUS! Assembled it the night before, baked in the morning. YUM!!

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  4. Can you put it all together and bake it the next day?

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    1. Hi Shelia, yes, that would probably work!

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  5. YUM!! What A delicious way to start the day. we love our bacon hear a lot. This would also make a great brunch item.

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  6. I didn’t eat breakfast and this looks delicious! Can I have some delivered to me, like right now?! haha Yum!

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  7. Im not just saying this…your photos are breathtaking. They need to hire you to be one of their food editors because this is looking so delish!

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  8. That looks heavenly! I could eat this for breakfast or any time of the day, really. Yum!

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FAQs

Why is my breakfast casserole soggy? ›

Pre-cook the veggies. Veggies are naturally watery. As they cook, they release that moisture. If they only cook in the casserole, all that extra moisture will also be IN your casserole.

What's the difference between a frittata and an egg casserole? ›

As for the cooking process, frittata is made by briefly cooking an egg-based custard in a cast-iron pan on the stove, then baking it for a short time in the oven. Meanwhile, the egg custard in a breakfast casserole is poured over layers of other ingredients in a deep baking dish before going into the oven.

How do you make a casserole taste better? ›

Adding a crunchy element on top of your one-dish wonder is an easy way to add extra texture and flavor. Try crushed crackers, buttered bread crumbs, toasted almonds, French fried onions or—if you're really Midwestern—frozen tater tots.

How do you make a moist casserole? ›

Pro Tip: Avoid Dry Casserole.

The best way to prevent it from drying out is to add a little bit of water, around ¼ cup, to the top of it. Allow the water to seep between the food and the sides of the baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil to seal in the moisture.

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