Brekkie Bake For Dinner (Printable Version)
Hearty baked casserole with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cheese for a comforting family meal.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 7 oz bacon, diced
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 cups potatoes, diced small
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
→ Dairy
08 - 1 cup whole milk
→ Other
09 - 2 slices bread, cubed (optional)
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped
# How-To:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced potatoes for 5–7 minutes until starting to soften. Add onion and bell pepper; cook for another 3 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined and frothy.
05 - Layer sautéed vegetables, bacon, bread cubes (if using), and half the cheese in the prepared baking dish.
06 - Pour egg mixture evenly over the filling. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
07 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until eggs are set and top is golden brown. The center should not jiggle when gently shaken.
08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one dish meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
- The combination of crispy bacon edges, softened potatoes, and that perfect custardy egg center hits every comfort craving
- It reheats beautifully for next-morning breakfast making it essentially two meals in one effort
02 -
- Dont skip the potato pre-cooking step or you'll end up with crunchy raw bits in the middle of your soft bake
- Letting it rest for those 5 minutes after baking is what keeps the portions neat when you scoop it out
- The bake is done when the edges are golden and the center doesn't jiggle like liquid when you gently shake the pan
03 -
- Dice your vegetables uniformly so everything cooks at the same rate and you dont end up with some pieces mushy while others are still crunchy
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre-shredded—the anti-caking coating on packaged cheese prevents it from melting into that perfect creamy blanket
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper that overhangs the sides for literally effortless cleanup