Description
Hearty bacon, potato, and egg casserole brings comfort from classic American breakfast traditions. Layers of crispy bacon, tender potatoes, and creamy eggs create a satisfying morning meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 4 cups (600 g / 21.16 oz) diced potatoes
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) milk or cream
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack and preheat to 375F (190C), lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish for optimal cooking performance.
- Potato Foundation: Sauté diced potatoes in olive oil over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper, cooking until golden and tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Initial Layering: Spread golden potatoes evenly across the baking dish, creating a robust base, then generously distribute crumbled bacon for intense flavor coverage.
- Cheese Infusion: Blanket the potato and bacon layer with a harmonious blend of cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Egg Mixture Preparation: Whisk eggs with milk, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and pepper to develop a rich, well-seasoned liquid that will bind the casserole components.
- Assembly and Baking: Gently pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, allowing it to penetrate thoroughly, then bake for 30-35 minutes until eggs set completely and the surface achieves a golden-brown finish.
- Finishing Touches: Allow casserole to rest for 5 minutes post-baking, then garnish with freshly chopped green onions to add a vibrant, zesty final note before serving.
Notes
- Control Potato Moisture: Pat diced potatoes dry before sautéing to ensure crispy golden exterior and prevent soggy texture.
- Cheese Distribution Strategy: Grate cheese freshly and spread evenly to guarantee consistent melting and flavor throughout the casserole.
- Egg Mixture Technique: Whisk eggs thoroughly to create smooth, uniform consistency and prevent clumpy egg pockets in the final dish.
- Temperature Precision: Allow casserole to rest after baking to help eggs set completely and make cutting and serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 290 mg