Crack Breakfast Casserole
A hearty breakfast casserole featuring crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheese, perfect for family gatherings or busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Flexitarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 4 cups diced bread (cubed)
- 1 cup cooked bacon or sausage
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or preferred choice)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers and onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the bacon or sausage in a skillet until crispy, drain, and chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Layer half of the cubed bread, half of the meat, veggies, and cheese in the baking dish; repeat.
- Pour the egg mixture over the casserole, pressing down lightly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
You can prepare most ingredients ahead of time for a quick assembly in the morning. Adjust ingredients based on preferences or pantry staples.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 330mg