Brekkie Bake For Dinner (Print Version)
Hearty baked casserole with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cheese for a comforting 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
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:
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. Sauté diced potatoes 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 bacon until crisp and browned. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess grease.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a large bowl until fully combined and frothy.
05 - Layer sautéed vegetables, crispy bacon, bread cubes (if using), and half the shredded cheese in the prepared baking dish.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes until eggs are completely set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, and that golden cheese crust on top might just become the best part of your whole week
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch the next day, if they even make it that far
02 -
- Do not skip the step of partially cooking the potatoes first or you will end up with hard chunks in the finished casserole
- Letting it rest for those five minutes after baking makes the difference between a runny mess and clean slices
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into uniform small pieces so every forkful has the same balance of flavors
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded bags for better melting