This bacon breakfast casserole is a hearty and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast any day of the week! It is loaded up with eggs, cheese, and bacon for a tasty all-in-one meal that will satisfy any craving! As an added bonus, you can prepare it the day before so it's ready to pop in the oven in the morning!
1-2tablespoonchives(optional, chopped for garnish)
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Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, ½ cup of shredded cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and the optional nutmeg if using.
Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and drop the cubes of cream cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the crumbled bacon and remaining ½ cup of shredded cheddar over the top. Return to the oven and continue baking for 10-20 minutes, or until the center has set.
Remove from the oven and garnish with optional sliced chives, if desired. Serve immediately with freshly ground pepper.
Notes
This recipe tastes amazing as written, but you can easily customize it and trade out the bacon for sausage, ham, or a combination of them!
You can add your favorite ingredients to this casserole to truly make it your own! Try adding in some mushrooms, baby spinach, onions, hash browns, or anything else you might like!
Prepare this casserole the day before by making the egg mixture, pouring it into the baking dish, and topping it with the cubed cream cheese. Then, store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
To store: Allow the casserole to cool completely before covering and storing it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To freeze: Tightly wrap the casserole once cooled with plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. This casserole can be frozen for up to 1 month.
To reheat: Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until hot.
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