Irresistibly Cheesy Bacon Egg Cheese Casserole
A delightful casserole combining layers of crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian (if using plant-based bacon)
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices Bacon (or turkey bacon for a leaner option)
- 6 large Eggs (or egg substitutes)
- 1 cup Milk (or almond/soy milk for dairy-free)
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack/pepper jack)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (optional)
- 6 slices Bread (French or Texas toast; gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup Green Onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy, drain, and chop into pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Spread the slices of bread in a greased baking dish, overlapping them if needed.
- Sprinkle the chopped bacon and 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the bread.
- Pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, making sure to cover everything.
- Top the casserole with the remaining cheddar cheese and sprinkle green onions on top if using.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in veggies or use a variety of cheeses. Allow the casserole to sit for a few minutes after baking for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, breakfast, brunch, cheesy, bacon