Brekkie Bake For Dinner (Printable version)
Hearty oven-baked casserole with eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese and vegetables for a satisfying family meal.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
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. Add diced potatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until starting to soften.
03 - Stir in onion and bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, cook diced bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess fat.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully combined and frothy.
06 - Layer the sautéed vegetables, cooked bacon, bread cubes (if using), and half the shredded cheese in the prepared baking dish.
07 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle the remaining cheese across the top.
08 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the eggs are completely set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
09 - Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped chives or parsley and serve warm.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
- Its the kind of meal that somehow tastes even better as leftovers the next morning
- The combination of crispy bacon, soft eggs, and potatoes hits every single craving at once
02 -
- I once skipped the potato pre cooking step and ended up with hard chunks in the final dish, so dont skip that skillet time
- Letting it rest for 5 minutes after baking makes serving so much cleaner and lets the flavors settle
- The bake time varies by oven, so start checking at 30 minutes rather than risk overcooking
03 -
- Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the milk mixture, so take them out 20 minutes before you start
- Grating your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded makes a huge difference in how it melts