This Breakfast Casserole with Bacon is a classic baked egg casserole loaded with savory rich flavors. It is rich and creamy and is topped with perfectly crisp bacon and cheddar cheese for the perfect easy breakfast! It comes together with just a few simple ingredients and can be reheated for breakfast on the go throughout the week.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 294kcal
Ingredients
12extra large eggs
1cupheavy cream
1/2lbbaconcooked crispy and crumbled
4ozcream cheesecubed
1cupsharp cheddar cheeseshredded
1/4tspsalt
1/4tspground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
In a large bowl, mix the eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 cup cheddar, salt and pepper together. Then pour the mixture in a greased 9x13" casserole dish.
Drop the cubes of cream cheese evenly throughout the egg mixture.
Bake for 35 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over the top of the casserole and then return to finish baking 10-20 minutes or until the center is just set and springs back when touched.
Notes
This casserole can be made ahead and cooked the following day. To do that prepare the recipe up to step 3 then refrigerate. Continue at step 4 when ready to bake. The baking time will increase by approximately 10-15 minutes.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the: