Bacon and Egg Bake
Get the taste of a hearty breakfast with our bacon and egg bake. Made with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and perfectly cooked eggs.
This family-style bacon and egg bake is a complete breakfast in a baking dish. The eggs are cooked with a combination of bacon, breadcrumbs, and cheese. Bacon and eggs are a great start to any day!
This casserole is similar to shirred eggs, but with the addition of torn bread crumbs and bacon. Torn bread is tossed with some melted butter, and half is scattered over the bottom of the baking dish. The bread is topped with half the cheese and cooked bacon. 4 large eggs are then broken onto the cheese-and-bacon layer. The eggs are topped with the remaining bread, cheese, and bacon, and the casserole is baked to perfection. Cook the eggs to your liking. They can be sunny-side up, or let them cook a little longer if you like the yolks a little more done.
What You’ll Like About This Dish
Complete breakfast in one dish. Bread, eggs, cheese, and bacon baked together—what’s not to love?
Quick to prepare. Just assemble and bake—no stovetop cooking required once the bacon is done.
Flexible and flavorful. Customize with vegetables, meats, or different cheeses.
Great for brunch. Perfect for feeding a small group without standing over a skillet.
Ingredient Notes
- Bacon: Cook until crisp, then drain and dice or crumble.
- Sturdy bread: Use crusty or day-old bread for the best texture—tear into pieces.
- Butter: Tossed with the bread to add richness and help it crisp in the oven.
- Eggs: Nestled between the layers and baked to your desired doneness.
- Cheddar cheese: Melts into the layers—feel free to try other cheeses (see variations).
- Cream or half-and-half: Helps the eggs set and adds a creamy finish.
- Salt and pepper: Season to taste at each layer.
- Fresh chives (optional): Add color and a mild onion flavor before serving.
Steps to Make Bacon and Egg Bake
- Prepare the oven and butter a baking dish.
- Toss the torn bread with melted butter and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Layer half the bread in the dish, followed by half the cheese and half the bacon.
- Crack the eggs onto the layered ingredients.
- Top with the remaining bread, cheese, and bacon.
- Drizzle with cream and season again, then bake until the eggs are done to your liking.
Tips
- Bake for 20 minutes for soft-set yolks, or up to 30 minutes for firmer eggs.
- Use a spoon to gently space the eggs apart before baking, if desired.
- Lightly toast the bread cubes for extra crispness if time allows.
- Serve warm with chopped chives or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Swap the meat. Use browned sausage, chopped ham, or Canadian bacon instead of regular bacon.
- Add vegetables. Sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or asparagus work well here.
- Try different cheeses. Gruyère, Emmental, or Parmesan all melt beautifully and add flavor.
- Make it spicy. Add a dash of cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce to the cream.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with fresh fruit or sliced tomatoes for a balanced breakfast.
- Pair with coffee, tea, or a brunch cocktail like a mimosa.
- Add toast or English muffins if you want extra starch.
- Include hash browns or grits to round out a brunch spread.
How to Store
Refrigerate: Let the casserole cool slightly, then transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
To Reheat: Cover with foil and reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or microwave individual servings in 30-second intervals until hot.
Bacon and Egg Bake
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, diced and cooked
- 4 slices bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 3 to 4 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- Dash salt or to taste
- Dash freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, or half-and-half
- Fresh chopped chives, optional
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and lightly butter an 8-inch baking dish.
- Put the torn bread in a bowl and toss it with the melted butter. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Scatter half of the bread pieces over the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half of the cheese and half of the bacon.
- Break the 4 eggs into the baking dish, followed by the remaining bread, cheese, and bacon.
- Drizzle the cream over the casserole and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the eggs are set and the casserole is hot.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
