Description
This hearty breakfast casserole brings all your morning favorites together in one dish with fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and golden hash browns. Everyone at your table will love how easy it is to serve a crowd without standing over the stove.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
Vegetables:
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup diced onions
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Crack 8 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and pour in 2 cups of milk. Whisk these together until completely smooth and well-blended.
- Fold 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Add 1 cup of diced ham, 1 cup of diced bell peppers, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder to your bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Slide 1 cup of diced bell peppers and 1 cup of diced onions into the hot skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables become tender and slightly translucent.
- Transfer the warm sautéed vegetables directly into your egg mixture, stirring to incorporate evenly.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray or butter.
- Pour the entire egg and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it smoothly with a spatula.
- Position the dish in a preheated oven at 350°F. Bake precisely 35 minutes until the center sets and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest 5-7 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap ham for cooked bacon, chorizo, or keep it vegetarian by using mushrooms or spinach for protein alternatives.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or feta to customize the flavor profile.
- Prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate, then bake in the morning for an easy breakfast solution.
- For a lower-carb version, replace traditional bread cubes with cauliflower rice or skip the bread base entirely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg