Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Casserole

4.40 (19)
⏱ 570 mins 🍽 ['6', '1 breakfast casserole'] 🌶 american 🏷 Breakfast

This satisfying breakfast bake is prepared the night before for a simple morning. Layers of bread soak in a mixture of egg substitute, milk and fresh chives, topped with crumbled bacon. After resting, it is baked until set and finished with a generous layer of melted Cheddar cheese. It is an ideal choice for a leisurely weekend brunch or when feeding a group. The combination of savoury bacon and sharp cheese creates a deeply flavourful result.

Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 slices bread, crusts removed
  • 1.5 cups skim milk
  • 1 cup egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters®)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese

Method

  1. Use cooking spray to coat a 9-inch square baking dish. Arrange the bread slices in one layer across the base of the dish.
  2. Combine the milk, egg substitute and chives in a bowl with a whisk. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread. Scatter the bacon crumbles on top. Cover the dish using plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. Take the baking dish from the fridge and remove the plastic wrap. Allow the dish to sit until it reaches room temperature, which should take about 30 minutes.
  4. Heat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. Place the casserole in the heated oven and bake for 40 minutes. Take it out, sprinkle the cheese over the top, and return it to the oven. Continue baking for about 5 minutes more, until the cheese has melted and the casserole is fully set.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories177 kcal
Fat8 g
Sugars4 g
Protein13 g
Sodium330 mg

Recipe details

CategoryBreakfast
Cuisineamerican
AuthorAmusjh