Bacon and Egg Casserole
This Bacon and Egg Casserole is loaded with your morning favorites. Easily prepared the night before, this is sure to become a staple. Breakfast or dinner, your choice.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 7 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 can evaporated milk, 12 ounces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounces plain refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
- ½ cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup real bacon pieces, I used a 2.8 oz jar of Hormel® Real Bacon Pieces, divided
- ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced, divided
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently whisk together the eggs, evaporated milk, kosher salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until well combined. Set aside.
- In a greased 8x8 baking dish, evenly spread the hash brown potatoes. Evenly sprinkle bell peppers on top. Layer with half of the bacon pieces, followed by half of the green onions. Spread shredded cheddar evenly on top, followed by remaining bacon and remaining green onions. Pour egg mixture over entire dish.
- Cover tightly and chill overnight (you can also bake right away if you're preparing the entire dish in the morning.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F., with rack on lower middle position. Let casserole sit at room temp while oven is preheating. Bake uncovered, 40 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and puffy/set. Let rest at room temp 5-10 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be chilled and reheated nicely.
Notes
- Overnight Prep: Assemble the dish completely, cover tightly with foil, and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Storing Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Microwave individual slices for 45–60 seconds, or bake in a 350°F oven for 10–12 minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 708mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 774IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 1mg