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    Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole

    Published: Dec 19, 2018 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole. An easy breakfast casserole recipe. Green Chili Bacon Cheese Egg Breakfast Souffle. www.modernhoney.com #breakfast #eggs #eggdish #eggcasserole #breakfastcasserole #christmas #christmasbreakfast #christmascasserole

    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.

    Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole. An easy breakfast casserole recipe. Green Chili Bacon Cheese Egg Breakfast Souffle. www.modernhoney.com #breakfast #eggs #eggdish #eggcasserole #breakfastcasserole #christmas #christmasbreakfast #christmascasserole

    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?

    Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole. An easy breakfast casserole recipe. Green Chili Bacon Cheese Egg Breakfast Souffle. www.modernhoney.com #breakfast #eggs #eggdish #eggcasserole #breakfastcasserole #christmas #christmasbreakfast #christmascasserole

    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.

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    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.

    Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole. An easy breakfast casserole recipe. Green Chili Bacon Cheese Egg Breakfast Souffle. www.modernhoney.com #breakfast #eggs #eggdish #eggcasserole #breakfastcasserole #christmas #christmasbreakfast #christmascasserole

    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. An easy breakfast casserole recipe. Green Chili Bacon Cheese Egg Breakfast Souffle. www.modernhoney.com #breakfast #eggs #eggdish #eggcasserole #breakfastcasserole #christmas #christmasbreakfast #christmascasserole

    Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole. An easy breakfast casserole recipe. Green Chili Bacon Cheese Egg Breakfast Souffle. www.modernhoney.com #breakfast #eggs #eggdish #eggcasserole #breakfastcasserole #christmas #christmasbreakfast #christmascasserole

    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
      

    • 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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    Happy Baking, my friends!

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    Comments

    1. Lacie

      June 13, 2021 at 10:44 am

      Can this casserole be frozen and cooked a day or two later?

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    2. Roberta Gannon

      December 25, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      I found this recipe and thought it sounded good. My husband made it tonight for Christmas dinner. I asked him to add mushrooms to the mix and add green onions to the top when he put the bacon on top. It was amazing! Everyone loved it. My youngest son had me forward the recipe to him.
      The cream cheese and green chiles were so good, but didn’t overpower the rest of the mix. We have a little left over for tomorrow. We’ll probably be fighting over it. Thank you, for your wonderful recipes!

      Reply
    3. Bonnie Danielson

      August 10, 2019 at 6:56 am

      We are currently serving a mission and have the young missionaries over for breakfast of P-day! I have made this for them and they LOVE IT! I use tater tots instead of hash brown potatoes and that is very tasty. I love your recipes! I’ve also done the Baked French Toast and its a Huge Hit. Thank you so much for sharing. I have made many, many of your recipes and they always turn out delicious. I’m a chocolate chip cookie girl as well and I think I have made everyone of yours. So delish! Hanks again and again.

      Reply
    4. Simone

      January 05, 2019 at 11:22 am

      We made this today. Had to bake it slightly longer than the recipe suggested but it turned out delicious! Thanks for the great idea!

      Reply
    5. Ann

      December 27, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      With the bacon, egg and cheese casserole what can you use instead of green chillies. My son is allergic to chillies. Thanks

      Reply

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