Brekkie Bake For Dinner (Print Version)
Hearty oven-baked casserole with eggs, bacon, potatoes, cheese, and vegetables
# 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
# How-To Steps:
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. Sauté diced potatoes for 5–7 minutes until beginning to soften. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 3 more minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, cook diced bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in a large bowl until fully combined and frothy.
05 - Layer sautéed vegetables, cooked bacon, bread cubes (if using), and half the shredded cheese in the prepared baking dish.
06 - Pour egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes until eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
08 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything bakes in one dish so cleanup is literally five minutes
- That crispy bacon and potato combo converts even breakfast skeptics
02 -
- Letting it rest those 5 minutes is the difference between a clean slice and a messy scoop
- Dont skip pre-cooking the potatoes or youll end up with crunchy bits in every bite
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded for better melting
- Room temperature eggs whisk into the milk more smoothly and prevent pockets of uncooked egg white