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 are scattered over the bottom of the baking dish. The bread is followed by half of 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 done more.
Recipe Variations
- Meat: Instead of bacon, use browned sliced sausages or diced ham.
- Vegetables: Add color and flavor with briefly sautéed asparagus or mushrooms, or add wilted chopped spinach.
- Cheese: Replace the cheddar cheese with Gruyère, Emmental, or Parmesan cheese.
Bacon and Egg Bake
Start your day right with a delicious bacon and egg bake. This breakfast casserole is a family-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, diced and cooked
- 4 slices sturdy bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 3 to 4 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Dash salt or to taste
- Dash freshly ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 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.
