Bacon Potato Egg Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy bacon, potatoes, eggs, and cheese make a hearty oven-baked breakfast everyone will love.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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450 g bacon, cut into 1.25 cm strips
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 medium red bell pepper, seeds removed, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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12 large eggs
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240 ml whole milk
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3 cups (450 g) frozen diced potatoes, unthawed
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200 g shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 green onions, chopped
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon strips, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels using a slotted spoon. Roughly chop and reserve.
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Drain excess bacon fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet. Add diced onion and red bell pepper. Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 4–5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until fully blended. Incorporate sautéed vegetables, frozen diced potatoes, and half of the cheddar cheese (about 100 g). Reserve ¾ cup of the bacon for topping; fold the remaining bacon into the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Pour egg mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
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Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, allowing the eggs to begin setting.
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Carefully remove baking dish from oven. Evenly distribute reserved bacon over the surface. Return to oven and bake an additional 20–30 minutes, or until eggs are fully set and surface is lightly golden.
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Allow dish to rest for 10 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm.
# Notes & Tips:
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The assembled mixture can be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. For reheating, cover the baked casserole with foil and warm in a low oven.