Loaded with cubed potatoes, eggs, crispy bacon, and cheddar cheese, this easy bacon egg and potato bake is perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Easy Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Breakfast Bake
There’s nothing quite like a comforting casserole for a hearty and delicious breakfast or brunch.
This bacon, egg, and potato bake is a cinch to prepare, making it perfect for feeding a crowd.
After all, who doesn’t love the classic combination of crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and tender breakfast potatoes?
Table of Contents
- Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Bake
- Equipment Needed
- Instructions for Bacon And Egg Potato Bake
- Customize Your Breakfast Casserole: Add-Ins for Bacon Egg Cheese Bake
- Quick & Easy: Tips to Make This Breakfast Egg Bake Ahead
- How to Store Leftover Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Breakfast Bake
- When to Serve Bacon Egg and Potato Bake
- What to Serve with Your Egg Bake
- More Easy Breakfast and Brunch Recipe Ideas from Midwest Life and Style
- More Spring Recipe Inspiration
- Printable Recipe Card for Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Breakfast Bake
- Pin and Save it for Later!
Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Bake
- 1 bag (30 ounces) frozen cubed potatoes, thawed
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups skim milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups
- Microwavable bacon grill
- Cheese grater
- 9 x 13-inch rectangular baking dish
Instructions for Bacon And Egg Potato Bake
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
Preheat your oven to 350℉.
While the oven preheats, use a microwavable bacon grill to cook your bacon until it is crispy. (This typically takes around 4 to 6 minutes depending on your microwave’s wattage)
Once your bacon is cooked, carefully remove the grilling tray from the microwave and place your bacon on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess grease.
After the bacon is cooled, crumble and set it aside while you mix the rest of the ingredients for the egg bake.
Step 2: Mix the Bacon, Potatoes and Cheese
In a large glass mixing bowl combine the thawed breakfast potatoes, crumbled bacon, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Season the mixture generously with salt and pepper to taste.
Then give everything a good stir to combine the flavors and spoon the mixture into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Tip from Jen’s Kitchen: Forget to defrost your potatoes?
No worries!
Dump the frozen potatoes into a strainer and rinse under cold water until the cubed potatoes thawed.
Then drain off any excess water, and you’re ready to go!
Step 3: Combine the Egg Bake Mixture
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk until blended.
Then pour the eggs over the potato mixture and place the baking dish into the oven.
Step 4: Bake and Top with Cheese
Bake the egg casserole uncovered for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the bacon egg and potato bake comes out clean.
This ensures the eggs are fully set.
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Let your egg bake sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese to melt slightly, then serve it warm and enjoy!
Customize Your Breakfast Casserole: Add-Ins for Bacon Egg Cheese Bake
This egg bake recipe is fantastic on its own, but feel free to get creative and personalize it!
Love breakfast sausage or ham?
Add them in!
Craving extra veggies?
Throw in some chopped peppers or spinach.
The possibilities are endless, so make it your own.
Here are a few suggestions to inspire your breakfast bake masterpiece:
- Cubed Ham
- Ground Breakfast Sausage
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Sweet Bell Peppers
Tip from Jen’s Kitchen: I’m firmly on team “everything is better with bacon!” and this breakfast casserole recipe is no exception!
But for vegetarians and those looking for a pork-free option – this egg bake is easily adaptable!
Quick & Easy: Tips to Make This Breakfast Egg Bake Ahead
Simply follow the recipe instructions up to the baking step.
This bacon egg and potato bake can be prepped ahead of time, saving you precious time in the morning.
Then, cover the assembled egg bake breakfast casserole tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.
When you’re ready to bake, take the casserole out of the fridge 30 minutes before popping it in the oven (and remember to remove the foil!).
This allows the casserole to come to room temperature slightly, ensuring even cooking.
How to Store Leftover Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Breakfast Bake
This bacon egg and potato casserole also makes for some yummy leftovers!
Let the breakfast bake cool and then cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or place the leftover egg casserole in some glass food storage containers.
The leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.
When you’re ready to reheat, place a small portion in a microwavable safe dish and heat for 1-2 minutes or until the egg bake is warmed through.
When to Serve Bacon Egg and Potato Bake
Special holiday occasions: This easy breakfast recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday table!
Whether you’re hosting an Easter morning breakfast, a festive Christmas brunch, or a Mother’s Day tea, this casserole is sure to impress.
Casual spring get-togethers: This egg and bacon casserole is great for all your springtime gatherings, too!
You can serve it at gatherings like a spring brunch, an elegant garden party, or even a cozy book club brunch.
What to Serve with Your Egg Bake
This hearty bacon and egg casserole is a delicious and complete breakfast on its own, but sometimes you might want to add a little something extra.
To make it meatless, swap the bacon for your favorite meat substitute or leave it out entirely for a delicious vegetarian version of this hearty breakfast bake
For a classic pairing, consider serving cheesy hash brown casserole on the side.
Fresh fruit salad adds a refreshing and healthy touch.
Or, if you’re looking for more protein, serve it alongside sausages wrapped in crescent rolls.
No matter what you choose, this versatile egg bake with bacon is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
More Easy Breakfast and Brunch Recipe Ideas from Midwest Life and Style
If you love this cheesy bacon egg and potato bake, you might also like these other breakfast and brunch recipes:
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Mixing Bowls / Rubber Spatula / Measuring Cups / Microwavable Bacon Grill / Cheese Grater / 9 x 13-inch Rectangular Baking Dish
So there you have it!
This easy and delicious bacon and egg potato bake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy mornings or feeding a hungry brunch crew, this recipe is a delicious way to start your day.
As always, feel free to leave any questions or comments below, and don’t forget to pin this post to save it for later.
And, if you try this recipe, remember to leave your feedback by leaving a rating on the recipe card below to let other readers know what you think.
Then check out even more springtime breakfast and brunch recipes, linked below.
Enjoy,
More Spring Recipe Inspiration
I’ve teamed up with my friends from our virtual supper club to share even more ideas and inspiration with you for planning and hosting a spring brunch party.
Strawberry Lemonade – Bricks ‘n Blooms⎟Low Carb Asparagus Ham Twists – Simply 2 Moms
Delicious Deviled Eggs Three Ways – Vintage Home Designs⎟Kahlua & Blue Bunny Delight – The Ponds Farmhouse
Printable Recipe Card for Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Breakfast Bake
Easy Cheesy Bacon Egg and Potato Breakfast Bake
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen cubed potatoes (30 ounces), thawed
- 1 pound bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups skim milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. While the oven preheats cook bacon according to directions on the packaging. Drain grease, as needed, let cool, and crumble.
- Then, in a large bowl, combine thawed potatoes, bacon, 1/2 cup cheese, and salt and pepper. Spoon into a greased 9 x 13 in. baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and milk until blended. Pour over the potato mixture.
- Bake, uncovered for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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This casserole sounds delicious! My son would probably try to eat the whole thing on his own!
Thank you, Anne. Your son and my husband sound similar.😉
Jen this looks delicious! I want to make this too for my Easter brunch! xo
Thank you, Stacy. I’d love to hear what you think if you do. Enjoy!
Jen,
This sounds so yummy.
Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks so much, Rachel!
This sounds delicious! I am hosting a garden theme birthday brunch for a friend soon, and this will definitely be on the menu.
Thank you, Michele. I hope you enjoy it!
This looks delicious,! I love a breakfast casserole and really love that your recipe includes bacon rather than sausage. Looking forward to trying this soon.
Thank you, Paula. My husband is a big fan of sausage, but I prefer bacon too. This recipe is great because it is so versatile. You can add in other meats and vegetables as you like.