Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole

Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Since I was a little kid, we have eaten the same Christmas breakfast every single year. My Mom would wake up in the wee hours of the morning, definitely way before the sun was up and put together a phenomenal Christmas breakfast. It always consisted of a breakfast casserole, sweet rolls or coffee cake, and Grandma Doyle's specialty eggnog.

Thankfully, everything could be whipped up the day before and reheated in the morning to make it extra easy. This is the beauty of this Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole. It can be made the night before and cooked in the morning or even reheated.

This Bacon and Egg Casserole is made with potatoes, eggs, milk, spices, green chilies, cream cheese, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese. It is a savory breakfast dish that everyone loves! How can you go wrong with this list of ingredients?

The secret ingredient to make this breakfast casserole extra special is to add small bits of cream cheese. It melts just enough to add a rich creamy element to the dish.

Another trick is to add the cooked, crispy bacon at the very end just as it is nearing the end of the baking time.  This allows it to remain crispy and not become soggy when mixed with the egg mixture. Say NO to soggy bacon.

How to make a Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole:

1.  Cook the bacon until crispy.  A key tip is to cook the bacon until it is nice and crispy. This can be done in a skillet or in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20-24 minutes.  Set aside on a towel-lined plate, blot, and crumble into pieces.
2. A time-saving tip is to use frozen potatoes or hash browns and place on the bottom of the pan.  No thawing required so it makes it quick and easy.
3. Whisk the eggs, milk or cream, green chilies, and salt and pepper until completely mixed together. Pour on top of the potatoes.
4. Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and evenly space them into the egg mixture. This will allow the cream cheese to hold its shape and not completely melt when baked.
5. Sprinkle with sharp cheddar cheese. By using sharp or medium cheddar cheese, it gives the maximum amount of flavor. You can also use pepper jack cheese.
6. With 5 minutes left of baking time, remove the casserole from the oven, and sprinkle with crispy bacon. Return to oven to continue cooking.

Can this breakfast casserole be made the night before?

Yes! It can be whipped up the night before and baked the next morning or baked the night before and reheated in the morning. I like to add the bacon when I am ready to serve it so it stays crispy.

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Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole

Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole. An easy breakfast casserole recipe. Green Chili Bacon Cheese Egg Breakfast Souffle. 

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb. Bacon (cooked until crispy)
• 2 cups Frozen Potatoes or Hash browns
• 12 large Eggs
• 1 cup Milk or Cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 4 ounces Diced Green Chilies (from a can)
• 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened and cut into small pieces)
• 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

 

• Cook the bacon until crispy. A key tip is to cook the bacon until it is nice and crispy. This can be done in a skillet or in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20-24 minutes. Set aside on a towel-lined plate, blot, and crumble into pieces.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.  Pour frozen potatoes or hash browns on the bottom of the pan. 
• In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until completely mixed together. Stir in green chilies. Pour egg mixture over potatoes. 
• Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and evenly space them into the egg mixture. This will allow the cream cheese to hold its shape and not completely melt when baked.
• Sprinkle with sharp cheddar cheese. Bake for 25-33 minutes or until the center is completely cooked. With 5 minutes left of baking time, remove the casserole from the oven, and sprinkle with crispy bacon. Return to oven to continue cooking.
• Remove from oven and let set up for 10 minutes before slicing.  

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