How to Make Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, and what better way to start your morning off right than with a hearty and delicious breakfast casserole? This Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Casserole is the perfect way to fuel up for the day ahead, with a winning combination of crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and gooey cheese that's sure to satisfy your morning hunger.

This casserole is not only easy to make, but it's also perfect for serving a crowd. Whether you're hosting a brunch wi...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 slices bread, crusts removed
  • 1 ½ cups skim milk
  • 1 cup egg substitute (such as Egg Beaters®)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 breakfast casserole

  • Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. Place bread slices in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Whisk milk, egg substitute, and chives together in a bowl; pour over bread slices into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle bacon crumbles over the top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove and discard plastic wrap from baking dish; let dish come to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top and continue baking until cheese is melted and casserole is set, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 330mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 260mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 270mg