Bacon Breakfast Bake. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd or for a leisurely weekend brunch at home. Imagine layers of crispy bacon, eggs, cheese, and bread all baked together to golden perfection. This dish not only smells amazing while it bakes but also tastes incredibly satisfying. Let’s dive into making this delightful breakfast bake!
Recipe Summary
This Bacon Breakfast Bake combines crispy bacon, eggs, cheese, and bread into a delicious casserole-style dish that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Exciting Story
The inspiration for this recipe came from lazy Sunday mornings with my family. We love having a hearty breakfast that brings everyone together around the table. This Bacon Breakfast Bake became a favorite because it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Whether you enjoy it with a side of fresh fruit or a cup of coffee, it’s sure to become a staple in your breakfast rotation.
Why This Bacon Breakfast Bake?
Selling Points:
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
- Versatile: Customize with vegetables or different types of cheese.
- Crowd Pleaser: Perfect for feeding a family or a group of friends.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 cups cubed bread (such as French bread or ciabatta)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
How to Make Bacon Breakfast Bake
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Assemble the Breakfast Bake:
- Spread half of the cubed bread in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cooked bacon over the bread, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining bread, bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Pour the Egg Mixture:
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the layered bread, bacon, and cheese. Gently press down on the bread with a spoon or spatula to ensure it absorbs the egg mixture.
5. Bake:
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set.
6. Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired.
Bacon Breakfast Bake
Course: All Word Recipes4
servings30
40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
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Ingredients
1 pound 1 bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
6 large 6 eggs
1 cup 1 milk
1 teaspoon 1 Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 cups 6 cubed bread (such as French bread or ciabatta)
2 cups 2 shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
Directions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Breakfast Bake:
- Spread half of the cubed bread in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the cooked bacon over the bread, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining bread, bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the Egg Mixture:
- Slowly pour the egg mixture over the layered bread, bacon, and cheese. Gently press down on the bread with a spoon or spatula to ensure it absorbs the egg mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions if desired.
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