Brekkie Bake For Dinner (Printable)

Hearty baked casserole with eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese, and vegetables. Perfect family meal.

# What You 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

# How to Make It:

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 until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 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 cheese in the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
07 - Bake for 35-40 minutes until eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The crispy bacon edges and soft potato center create this perfect texture balance everyone fights over
  • It tastes even better the next day for lunch if you somehow have leftovers
02 -
  • The bake needs those 5 minutes of resting time or it will be soupy when you cut it
  • Undercooked potatoes are the worst so make sure they soften in the skillet before baking
  • Overbaking is better than underbaking here you want those golden brown edges
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded it melts so much better
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper for the easiest cleanup ever

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