Cheesy Bacon Potato Egg Casserole (Print Format)
Layers of bacon, potatoes, eggs, cheddar, peppers, and tomatoes create a hearty crowd-pleasing breakfast bake.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
01 -
16 oz applewood smoked bacon, diced
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 green bell pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
03 -
½ red bell pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped
04 -
1 jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped
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2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
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2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped
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4 green onion stalks, chopped
→ Dairy
08 -
1 cup half & half
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1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
→ Eggs
11 -
12 large eggs
→ Potatoes
12 -
2 cups diced hash brown potatoes
13 -
1½ cups shredded hash brown potatoes
→ Seasoning
14 -
½ tsp Lawry's seasoning
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp yellow mustard powder (optional)
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½ tsp paprika
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
02 -
Cook bacon according to package directions. Dice once cool.
03 -
Chop 1 green bell pepper, ½ red bell pepper, 2 Roma tomatoes, ½ jalapeno, parsley, and green onions; set aside.
04 -
Crack 12 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in 1 cup half & half. Stir in ½ tsp Lawry's seasoning, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp yellow mustard powder, and ½ tsp paprika.
05 -
To the egg mixture, add 2 cups diced hash brown potatoes, 1½ cups shredded hash brown potatoes, 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
06 -
Reserve ½ cup fresh vegetables/herbs and ½ cup chopped bacon for garnish. Add the remaining vegetables, herbs, and bacon to the egg mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the reserved bacon, vegetables, herbs, and cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the egg mixture is set in the center. Cover with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
09 -
Allow the casserole to slightly cool before serving.
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The casserole can be prepared in advance and reheated in an oven or microwave.
# Tips:
01 -
Covering the casserole with foil halfway through baking helps prevent over-browning.
02 -
Chop all vegetables uniformly for even cooking and presentation.