Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Casserole: A 1-pan brunch hug
A hearty and flavorful make-ahead breakfast casserole perfect for feeding your family or guests during brunch or holidays. This overnight casserole combines savory bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fluffy eggs for a comforting meal that’s ready when you are.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes (includes overnight chilling)
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 12 slices bread, cubed
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked and crumbled bacon, cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, chopped onion, chopped green bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Add the cubed bread to the bowl and toss to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread and cheese mixture in the baking dish. Gently stir to ensure all ingredients are coated.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil.
- Refrigerate overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the plastic wrap or foil and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is set and golden brown on top.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.
- If you prefer a less dense casserole, you can use fewer slices of bread or soak them for a shorter time.
- You can substitute other cheeses like Gruyere or Swiss for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450-550 (will vary based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 4-6g
- Sodium: Approx. 900-1200mg
- Fat: Approx. 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 12-16g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 18-24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-25g
- Fiber: Approx. 1-2g
- Protein: Approx. 25-30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 200-250mg