This bacon and egg casserole is so quick to put together and feeds a crowd, it’s great for Christmas morning or lazy Saturday. Serve it with other breakfast recipes such as winter fruit salad, sticky buns or a frozen fruit smoothie. I am most definitely a savory breakfast person. As delicious as french toast and doughnuts are, they just don’t keep me satisfied for very long. I almost always have eggs for breakfast, and this easy breakfast casserole with bacon is the perfect way to feed an egg loving crowd! This casserole is chock full of eggs, potato tots, crumbled bacon and cheddar cheese. The finishing touch is a fresh and delicious avocado and tomato topping, which cuts through the richness of the casserole. Plus who couldn’t use a few veggies in the morning?!
Breakfast Casserole With Bacon Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need bacon, frozen tater tots, eggs, cheddar cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, avocado and chives.
How Do You Make Breakfast Casserole With Bacon?
Preheat the oven and coat a casserole dish with cooking spray. Place the frozen potato tots in a single layer at the bottom of the baking dish. Place the eggs and milk in a large bowl, and whisk to combine. Stir most of the bacon into the eggs and half of the cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes, then add the rest of the bacon and cheese on top of the casserole. Bake until the eggs have set. Stir together the tomatoes, avocado, chives and salt. Add the vegetable mixture on top of the casserole, then cut into squares and serve.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
You do not need to thaw your potato tots before you put them in the casserole. I recommend grating your own cheddar cheese. Store bought shredded cheese contains preservatives and anti caking agents and does not melt as well. You can prepare this casserole the night before. Store it covered in the fridge for up to 8 hours, then bake according to the recipe. You’ll want to make the tomato topping right before serving. Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can microwave individual slices to warm them.
Flavor Variations
While this dish is delicious as-is, you can add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Meat: You can substitute cooked sausage or ham for the bacon. Cheese: No cheddar on hand? This recipe also works well with mozzarella, gouda, swiss or fontina cheese. Potatoes: Swap out the tater tots for other frozen potatoes such as hash browns or diced potatoes. Vegetables: Feel free to add up to 1 cup of cooked vegetables to the casserole. Some great onions include bell peppers, green onions, mushrooms or spinach.
This breakfast casserole recipe is the perfect choice for a holiday meal, or you can make it at the beginning of the week and reheat a square each day for a quick breakfast on the go. My family has started requesting this one almost every weekend, it’s just that good!
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