Hearty Freezable Breakfast Egg Casserole
Start your day off right with this Hearty Freezable Breakfast Egg Casserole, a delicious and filling one-dish meal that's perfect for busy mornings! This recipe combines crispy seasoned croutons with rich cheddar cheese, savory bacon, fresh vegetables, and a creamy egg mixture, baked to perfection. Make one for immediate enjoyment and freeze the other for a convenient meal in the future. This casserole is ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead, ensuring you always have a wholesome breakfast on hand.
8
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Seasoned croutons
4 1/2 cups (No preparation needed)
Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 1/2 cups (Shredded)
Onion, chopped
1/2 cup (Chopped)
Red bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup (Minced)
Green chilies, minced, drained
4 ounces (Minced and drained)
Eggs
9 (Beaten)
Milk
3 cups (No preparation needed)
Garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon (No preparation needed)
Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon (No preparation needed)
Cooked bacon, crumbled
12 slices (Cooked and crumbled)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Grease two 9-inch square baking pans with butter or cooking spray.
3
Evenly distribute the seasoned croutons, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion, minced red bell pepper, and drained green chilies between the two greased pans.
4
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic salt, and black pepper until well combined.
5
Slowly pour the egg mixture over the crouton and vegetable layer in each pan, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
6
Sprinkle the crumbled cooked bacon on top of both casseroles.
7
Cover one casserole with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
8
Bake the second casserole uncovered in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
9
For the frozen casserole, remove it from the freezer and thaw completely in the refrigerator for about 36 hours prior to baking.
10
Once thawed, take it out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking, then bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 50 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hearty Freezable Breakfast Egg Casserole?
It is a delicious, filling one-dish meal combining seasoned croutons, shredded cheddar cheese, savory bacon, fresh vegetables, and a creamy egg mixture.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe yields approximately 8 servings in total across two pans.
Can I freeze this breakfast casserole?
Yes, the recipe is designed to make two casseroles, one of which can be frozen for up to 3 months.
What size baking pans are required?
You will need two 9-inch square baking pans.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How many eggs are needed for the recipe?
The recipe calls for 9 large eggs, beaten.
How much milk is used in the egg mixture?
The recipe requires 3 cups of milk.
What type of cheese is recommended?
The recipe specifically calls for 2.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
What serves as the base of the casserole?
The base of the casserole consists of 4.5 cups of seasoned croutons.
How many slices of bacon are used?
The recipe uses 12 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon.
What vegetables are included in the dish?
The casserole includes chopped onion, minced red bell pepper, and minced green chilies.
How long does the casserole take to bake?
The casserole takes approximately 50 minutes to bake.
How can I tell if the casserole is fully cooked?
It is fully cooked when a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
How should I prepare the baking pans?
Grease the pans with butter or cooking spray before adding the ingredients.
How long should the frozen casserole be thawed?
Thaw the frozen casserole completely in the refrigerator for about 36 hours before baking.
What should I do after thawing the casserole but before baking?
Remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before putting it in the oven.
What seasonings are added to the eggs?
The eggs are seasoned with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
What quantity of green chilies is required?
The recipe uses 4 ounces of minced and drained green chilies.
What is the correct order for layering the ingredients?
Distribute croutons, cheese, onion, peppers, and chilies first, then pour the egg mixture over them and top with bacon.
How long can the casserole stay in the freezer?
The casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months.
How much onion should I chop?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped onion.
How much red bell pepper is needed?
You will need 1/4 cup of minced red bell pepper.
Does the recipe use garlic salt?
Yes, it uses 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt for seasoning.
Should the casserole be covered while it is in the oven?
No, the casserole should be baked uncovered.
How do I prepare the green chilies?
The green chilies should be minced and thoroughly drained.
Is this recipe suitable for meal prepping?
Yes, it is ideal for meal prepping since it makes two batches at once.
Can I use different types of croutons?
The recipe suggests seasoned croutons, but you can experiment with different flavors.
Is the bacon added before or after the egg mixture?
The crumbled bacon is sprinkled on top after the egg mixture has been poured into the pans.
What is the best way to store the frozen casserole?
Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap before placing it in the freezer.
How long does the thawed casserole take to bake?
The thawed casserole also takes approximately 50 minutes to bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.