Brekkie Bake For Dinner (Printable version)

Hearty baked dish with eggs, bacon, potatoes, and cheese for a comforting family meal.

# Ingredient list:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 7 oz bacon, diced
03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 2 cups potatoes, diced small
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
07 - 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped

→ Dairy

08 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Other Ingredients

09 - 2 slices bread, cubed
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced potatoes for 5-7 minutes until beginning to soften. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 3 more minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, cook diced bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika until fully blended.
05 - Layer sautéed vegetables, cooked bacon, bread cubes (if using), and half the shredded cheese in the prepared baking dish.
06 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
07 - Bake for 35-40 minutes until eggs are completely set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chives or parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The crispy bacon edges and tender potato combo is somehow better than regular breakfast
02 -
  • Don't skip the potato pre-cooking step or they'll stay crunchy while everything else overcooks
  • The center might look slightly jiggly when you pull it out but it will firm up as it rests
03 -
  • Use a paper towel to blot excess grease from the bacon before layering it in
  • Let it rest the full 5 minutes or you'll end up with a watery mess when you cut it

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