This egg casserole recipe is breakfast at its finest. I mean how do you beat bacon and eggs, really? You don’t. Oh wait, you add cheese and make it the night before. That’s how. BOOM. Originally posted January 5, 2016.
Cheesy Bacon Egg Casserole Recipe
Have you seen my keys anywhere? They are silver. With some black rubbery parts. They are the ones that open my car, and my house. There are even some bonus keys on there that I have no clue what they open. No? You don’t see them anywhere? WELL ME NEITHER.
You guys. I have looked everywhere. Even in my front door. That’s where I usually find my keys when I lose them. Well, that is, after the neighbors pound on my door telling me my keys are in the lock. Or how ’bout the time I left my keys in the ignition. With the car running and the door unlocked. For 10 minutes while I went grocery shopping. If I didn’t get my car stolen for leaving it running unattended, I probably won’t this time right? Right??
Keys schmeys, who needs em. Now let’s talk breakfast. This recipe is a game-changer, guys. Just kidding Nathan! That one was for you. I got this email from my brother Nathan a few weeks ago after I posted this Honey Hot Chocolate for One, asking me what percentage of my posts involve the words “game-changer”? He even did a custom search for the term which came up with dozens of results. Apparently I need a thesaurus. What can I say? Some recipes are just totally CHANGING THE GAME.
The breakfast game, in this case. I meant to share this one with you guys before Christmas so you could make it on Christmas Eve. We were already at Eric’s parent’s house up in Montana when I sat down to write the post…when I realized that the recipe was pinned to the inside of my cupboard back home. Doh!
But really, you don’t have to wait for Christmas to make it. I don’t know why we’re always waiting for special occasions to make breakfast. I mean, you do have a freezer right? You could make this on a weekend and then portion it out and pop it in the microwave for a minute or two, and bam, breakfast done. Eggs are totally the best way to start in the morning. And bacon is the best way to start ANYthing.
Ingredients for Bacon Egg Cheese Casserole
Here’s what you’ll need to buy. Quantities are listed in the recipe below.
- Cheese. I used half cheddar and half pepper jack for a lil spicy kick. Pick the combo you like best!
- Flour
- Bacon. You’ll want to cook and crumble this in advance. Try cooking your bacon in the oven! It’s so much easier!
- Eggs
- Milk. I used whole milk, but any type is fine.
- Salt
- Pepper
- Seasoned salt. I love Lawry’s brand!
- Dry mustard.
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Paprika. You can substitute any of these spices that you like! Sky is the limit for eggs.
How to Make this Scrambled Egg Casserole
Here’s a basic overview with things to watch out for. All instructions included in the recipe below!
- Place the shredded cheese in a greased dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of flour. Toss together with your fingers to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle bacon evenly over the cheese.
- Beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, dry mustard, onion, garlic, and paprika. Pour over the bacon and cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Optional. Go ahead and make it right away if you’re feelin’ it.)
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top has browned.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
How do I know if my egg casserole is done?
This egg casserole is ready to take out of the oven when it is bubbling on the sides and the edges are starting to brown. If you shake the pan a little bit, the center of the casserole should not be wobbly.
If you are still not sure, stick a toothpick in the center. If it comes out with no wet egg on it, it’s done!
Why is my egg bake watery?
This recipe produces a texture that will hold together nicely when spooned or spatula’ed from the dish. The flour you sprinkled on the cheese helps with that. In general, to avoid a watery casserole, let the casserole rest after baking with no lid to allow the steam to escape. Avoid adding frozen things like veggies that may be covered in ice crystals. Defrost frozen items first and dry with paper towels.
What is the difference between quiche and egg casserole?
Quiche and egg casserole are basically the same, but quiche is always made in a pie shell (so it’s round), and it usually has spinach in it (which is a great add-in to today’s casserole, too!) Egg casserole is usually made in a square pan or in a 9×13 inch casserole dish. Both of them are made with a mixture of eggs and cheese with some breakfast meat or veggie add-ins. Try this Cherry Tomato, Leek, and Spinach Quiche, or how about this Asparagus, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Quiche?
How do you reheat Egg Bacon Casserole in the oven?
If you have an already-baked egg casserole and want to reheat it in the oven, it’s really easy to do. Cover the casserole tightly with foil and put it in the oven at 350 degrees F. Bake for about 20-30 minutes, then remove the foil and see how it looks. If the casserole is hot in the middle and bubbly on the edges, you can serve it immediately. Otherwise, continue baking uncovered for another 10-20 minutes. Keep an eye on it so it doesn’t dry out.
Can you freeze a breakfast egg casserole?
If you know ahead of time that you are baking your egg casserole with the intent to freeze it, my advice would be to under bake it. (Make sure you use a disposable aluminum pan so that you are not holding one of your glass casserole dishes hostage in the freezer for months.) Take it out of the oven a few minutes early, when it is mostly set in the middle, but before it has had a chance to brown on top. Wrap well with foil and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to make it, bake at 350 (straight from frozen) for about 40-45 minutes covered with foil, then remove the foil and bake for another 10-20 minutes, until the top is browned and the edges are bubbly. The times on this will vary, and could take a bit longer. It depends on how cold your freezer is!
If you’re simply freezing leftovers, seal them tightly with plastic wrap or a ziplock bag. Freeze in the portion size you’ll want to re-heat. It re-warms well in the microwave or oven.
You guys will love these other breakfast casserole recipes!
- Overnight Biscuits and Gravy Casserole: << I LOVE this one! I could eat the whole thing.
- Overnight Bacon and Asparagus Breakfast Casserole << Asparagus? YES. Bring that buttery, crunchy veggie into the mix!
- Bacon Gouda and Spinach Frittata << Totally healthy, not to mention easy! Dinner or Breakfast!
- Eggs Benedict Casserole (Overnight) << One bite and you’ll question why you ever WOULDN’T douse your breakfast in hollandaise sauce.
- Gluten-free Berry French Toast Casserole from All For the Memories
- Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale from Eating Well
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Overnight Bacon, Egg and Cheese Casserole
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cheese, shredded (I used half cheddar and half pepper jack)*
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled**
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, use half the amount if using table salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with nonstick spray or grease with butter.
- Place the shredded cheese in the dish and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of flour. Toss together with your fingers to distribute evenly.
- Sprinkle bacon evenly over the cheese.
- Beat the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, dry mustard, onion, garlic, and paprika.
- Pour over the bacon and cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight. OR, you can bake this right away! No need to cover.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bake uncovered for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top has browned.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
This recipe is a keeper. I don’t cook, but I had family in so needed a nice, simple
egg bake recipe to have in the morning. Everyone loved it! It was kept overnight and through it in this morning. Egg bake is one of those recipes, if you can find one keeper you are set. This one is my keeper!!
It’s so true Kelly, I feel like it’s one of those dishes that you would think would be hard to mess up, until you just keep getting bad ones! Finding a good one is a gem! Though I will say, if you liked this one, you should try out my other favorite breakfast casserole, Cheesy Overnight Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole. If you like hashbrowns, this one’s for you! Thanks for commenting Kelly!
Much too salty. I cut salt down to 1/2 teaspoon but will eliminate it altogether and maybe use only 1/2 lb of bacon.
Awesome recipe! I’m going to add spinach to this! Yum! Thanks!
Spinach is a genius addition!! Great idea!
I just wanted to say a couple of things (in no particular order :P). First of all, this recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it. And second, I love your blog. I don’t follow many but yours is a favorite! You’re funny and you sound a lot like me (the forgetfulness, the distractedness, the keys in the lightsaber boot. That one made me chuckle!) I also love that so many of the recipes you share are “real food” that is quick and easy and I appreciate the fact that you include so many details about the prep. Thank you for what you do!
Thank you so much Lori!! You are so sweet to stop and leave a comment like this. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one whose keys end up in someone’s shoes ;) and I’m so glad you are enjoying the stories and recipes. Thank you!!
I usually don’t leave a comment (at least until I have made the recipe – and i AM going to be making this next weekend) but I just had to tell you that one time my wife was pulling the table cloth up while bending over and looking under the table. I asked what she was doing and she said “I can’t find my purse”. I laughed and told her that while she was bending over while holding the table cloth out of the way with her left hand, she had her right hand on her purse to keep it from falling off her shoulder while she was looking for it. We had fun bringing that story up to each other for some time until one day I was looking all over the house for my sunglasses and she pointed out that they were sticking out of my shirt pocket. Just saying…
It happens to the best of us, right Pat??? haha!!
I loved the ease and taste of this recipe but next time will only use half the salt called for. It is extremely salty!!
Give me ALL the breakfast casseroles!!! So handy when bringing a meal to someone.
Just put the overnight bacon and egg casserole together to serve family in the morning! Thank you!
Awesome Judy! I hope everyone loves it as much as we do!
I would like to baked casserole at home and serve after our sunrise service at church. Will it stay warm if I have cover tightly with foil or will I have to reheat?
Hi Octavia! Probably not. I would put it in a cooler if you have one. Or bake it ahead of time and put it in the oven at the church if they have one, on the keep warm setting (170 F)
I LoVE this recipe. I’ve been eating the Ketogenic Diet, and this fits perfectly. I make it and eat it all week. Never get tired of eating it.
I never get tired of is either! It is just a classic. I’m so glad it works with your keto diet! That’s awesome.
Do you eliminate the flour to keep it keto? Wondering how that would impact the final result, if at all…
I haven’t tried that Kristin! Let me know how it goes!
If I want to do a half recipe should I use a smaller pan like an 8×8? But keep cooking time the same?
Yeah a square pan would work great! Keep the cook time the same, maybe check it 5-10 mins early just in case. Enjoy!
I plan to do this for 20 people on Sunday. Can i double the recipe and cook at once? Will the baking time be the same.
Yes you can Jenny! If two pans don’t fit on one oven rack, you can put one on the top rack and one on the bottom rack and switch the pans halfway through the bake time. Bake time should be about the same, maybe a bit longer.
thanks for your reply. another one, do you think it would be ok to put soem cheese on top?
Made this casserole for a board brunch today and everybody loved it including me. It was such an easy recipe and came out really well. Thank you for posting !
I bet all your board members loved you!!! So glad it turned out. Thanks for the review Lynn!
I rarely comment about products or recipes, but I made a half recipe of this today (testing for an upcoming function) and it was fabulous. I had to dash off to church to keep from eating it all. A keeper for sure!
I’m so glad you liked it Carolyn! Good thing you made a test batch otherwise you might not have enough for your event ;)
made it! loved it! salt and all. Used turkey breakfast sausage and half chedder/half mont jack cheese. Thanks!
Hey Becky! Love the turkey sausage idea! Thanks for commenting :) I’m glad you liked it!
So I’m a “use what I’ve got” kinda mom. This recipe was exactly what I was looking for because I didn’t want bread or potatoes in my casserole for my Keto dieting family… but I only had 1/2lb of bacon so i used that, 1/2lb cubed ham & 1/2lb pork breakfast sausage. Holy MOMMA! It was so good I’m making it a second time tonight to take to our family Christmas brunch tomorrow! I thought the salt measurements were on par, but that could be because I didn’t have as much bacon? Nobody complained & the whole casserole was gone in minutes, so I’ll take that cue as a good one. Thanks for the recipe! It’s bookmarked already ;)
bacon ham and sausage!! Sounds delicious to me :) I’m so glad you liked it Hannah! Thanks for commenting! Merry Christmas :)
Terrific! Mixed up last night, delicious this morning. Plenty for 8. i love that it is bread and potato free, for those carb-conscious ones.
Yes, I love that this recipe is low carb! Perfect to counteract all the sweets at Christmas.