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Published: December 18, 2017 Last Modified: August 29, 2019 By Sara 54 Comments

Breakfast Casserole with Bacon

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This breakfast casserole with bacon recipe is loaded with eggs, cheese and bacon, then finished off with an avocado and tomato topping. The perfect hearty breakfast for any occasion!

This bacon and egg casserole is so quick to put together and feeds a crowd, it’s great for a holiday brunch or lazy Saturday.

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This breakfast casserole with bacon is a hearty meal that's full of eggs, cheese and potatoes. It's perfect for a holiday breakfast!

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 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?!

This egg casserole recipe is full of bacon, cheese and potatoes, all baked to perfection.

How to make breakfast casserole with bacon

For this bacon and egg casserole you’ll need a dozen eggs, cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and frozen potato tots. The potato tots are layered in a baking dish and a mixture of eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon is poured over the top. This breakfast casserole with bacon then goes into the oven to bake to golden brown perfection.

While the casserole is in the oven, I make the topping which is simply chopped tomatoes, avocado and chives. If you don’t have chives, you can also use green onions, basil or parsley.

This bacon and egg casserole is a hearty meal that's full of eggs, cheese and potatoes. It's perfect for a holiday brunch!

I just love the added freshness in the topping, it really makes this dish special. Simply cut your casserole into squares and you’ve got a hearty breakfast that will satisfy even the biggest appetites. Sometimes I even serve this casserole for dinner!

My entire family loves this dish, it’s our go-to casserole for breakfast and brunch. You can easily customize this casserole to your family’s preferences by using ham or sausage instead of bacon. Other great additions to this recipe would be sauteed vegetables like peppers and onions, the possibilities are endless.

This breakfast casserole with bacon 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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This breakfast casserole with bacon is a hearty meal that's full of eggs, cheese and potatoes. It's perfect for a holiday breakfast!
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Breakfast Casserole with Bacon

This breakfast casserole with bacon is loaded with eggs, bacon, potato tots and cheese, and is topped with tomatoes, avocado and herbs.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 547kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • Casserole:
  • 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled, divided use
  • 16 ounces frozen potato tots
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided use
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • Topping:
  • 3 tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1 avocado pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced chives

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Place the potato tots in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the eggs and milk until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in 3/4 of the bacon and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the egg mixture over the potato tots.
  • Sprinkle the remaining bacon and cheese over the top of the egg mixture.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until center is set.
  • Place the tomatoes, avocado and chives in a bowl; stir to combine. Season to taste with salt.
  • Spoon the tomato mixture over the top of the casserole and serve.

Notes

  1. No need to thaw the potato tots, they go straight from the freezer to the casserole.
  2. You can substitute one pound of cooked crumbled sausage for the bacon if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 1356mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Green Giant®. This post was originally published on December 2, 2016 and was updated December 18, 2017 with new photos.

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    Comments

    1. Jen says

      August 11, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      Can I make this a day before then heat it in the morning? I’d assume the potatoes would be thawed by the time I heat it.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 13, 2021 at 12:15 pm

        Yes that should be fine!

        Reply
    2. Callie says

      May 19, 2021 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      It didn’t look like enough tater tots so I covered the whole bottom of the pan. BIG mistake! LOL It was still very good – but waaaaay too potato-y! Next time I will only use the 16 oz bag!!

      Reply
    3. Linda says

      April 19, 2021 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      Cheese, bacon and avocado what more can I say! It was so yummy! Love this recipe!

      Reply
    4. Kim says

      July 19, 2020 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      Love this ! It is so easy and versatile. You can add veggies in, too!
      Has anyone tried microwaving leftovers? How did it go?

      Reply
      • Victoria says

        December 24, 2020 at 9:46 pm

        Yes!! We microwaved our leftovers for like 3 days after Christmas (bc this is my go to Christmas breakfast dish bc the whole family is obsessed with it!!) and it was just as good as the day I baked it😉

        Reply
    5. jane ring says

      January 27, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      can i double the recipe nd layer the potatoes

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 27, 2020 at 4:31 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    6. Sandy says

      December 24, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      Want to try making this for Christmas morning breakfast. Can I use frozen hash browns instead of tots?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 24, 2019 at 4:08 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    7. Amy Banta says

      December 10, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Hello – can this be made and frozen BEFORE cooking, then thawed and cooked so “freshly cooked”, instead of cooked, frozen and reheated? Thank you

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 10, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        You’d need to cook it before you freeze it.

        Reply
    8. Nancy says

      December 5, 2019 at 11:54 am

      Can I use fresh potatoes; shredded or cubed (and pre-cooked) instead of tater tots?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 5, 2019 at 3:04 pm

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    9. Amrhat says

      November 8, 2019 at 5:37 am

      Can this be made with frozen sweet potato tots?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 8, 2019 at 8:49 am

        Yes that will work!

        Reply
    10. Sam says

      October 11, 2019 at 6:37 am

      Can we use bacon bites instead of the fresh bacon?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 12, 2019 at 3:43 pm

        Like the jarred bacon bits in the salad aisle?

        Reply
      • Callie says

        May 19, 2021 at 6:48 am

        5 stars
        I used Hormel bacon bits and it was delicious! I don’t “do” bacon, so was glad to have that option!

        Reply
    11. jennifer says

      October 5, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      can this be frozen? thawed and then heated? does it taste the same?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 6, 2019 at 11:00 pm

        It can be frozen and reheated! Leave the tomato and avocado off and add right before serving.

        Reply
    12. Sherry Kyle says

      July 3, 2019 at 6:01 am

      Can this be mixed up the night before you bake it?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 3, 2019 at 8:38 am

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
      • Veronica says

        October 6, 2019 at 9:14 am

        This was absolutely yum of licious 🤗😋👍

        Reply
    13. Sandra Kravitt says

      June 11, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      The recipe doesn’t let you know how many tater tots are needed?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 11, 2019 at 9:14 pm

        It’s a 16 ounce bag!

        Reply
      • Callie says

        May 19, 2021 at 6:51 am

        5 stars
        A 16 oz bag of frozen tater tots. Don’t be tempted to use more – I know it doesn’t look like much in the pan, but I put more and the potato took over the casserole!

        Reply
    14. Bea says

      June 11, 2019 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      We enjoyed this for a brunch I made! I prepared it earlier then just had to pop it in the oven right before my guests came. It seemed like everyone asked for seconds!

      Reply
    15. Donna Wright says

      April 21, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe! I made the casserole for a Easter brunch and it was a big hit! I used low sodium sausage and no one couldn’t even tell. Yummy!!!

      Reply
    16. Wendy Osborn says

      December 26, 2018 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe! My boyfriend can’t have fodmaps so my go-to breakfast casserole with sausage and bread is no longer a breakfast option. We have made this a few times now, including taking to his family on Christmas morning. It was a big hit! It comes together so quickly and has a great flavor! It’s now in our regular rotation… to the point I created a note on my phone so I always have the ingredients with me 🙂

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 26, 2018 at 10:35 pm

        SO happy to hear you enjoyed it,thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
    17. Dawn Kaufman says

      December 25, 2018 at 6:13 am

      4 stars
      None of the comments here are very useful. That being said – the flavor of this casserole is very good! BUT – the eggs kind of disappeared. Next time I’ll add 6 more eggs and it will be divine! Best casserole ever.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        December 25, 2018 at 8:44 am

        Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reporting back!

        Reply
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