Cozy Loaded Baked Potato Breakfast Casserole
A warm, comforting breakfast casserole layered with baked potatoes, crispy bacon, melty cheeses, and fluffy eggs, perfect for busy mornings or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium baked potatoes, cooled and cubed
- 6–8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 8 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup (115 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (115 g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp (28 g) melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If not already baked, pierce medium potatoes with a fork and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 45 minutes until tender. Let cool, peel, and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Cook bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Spread cubed potatoes evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle crumbled bacon over the potatoes, then evenly scatter shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top.
- Add sliced green onions over the cheese layer.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients and gently press down with a spatula to ensure eggs seep through.
- Bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes, or until eggs are fully set and the top is lightly golden. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking. Use baked potatoes instead of raw for best texture. Rest casserole before slicing for cleaner pieces. Substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option or omit bacon for vegetarian versions. Dairy-free and gluten-free adaptations are possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cass
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 22
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