Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Breakfast Casserole
A hearty and comforting breakfast casserole combining baked potatoes, crispy bacon, eggs, and a blend of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches, this dish is quick to prepare and a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium baked potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
- 8 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces. Reserve some bacon fat if desired for sautéing potatoes.
- If not using leftover baked potatoes, dice raw potatoes into ½-inch cubes. For extra crispiness, sauté diced potatoes in bacon fat or butter until golden brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Otherwise, use baked or roasted potatoes straight from the fridge.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Spread diced potatoes evenly in the greased baking dish. Sprinkle chopped bacon and half of the shredded cheese on top.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potatoes and bacon. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and sliced green onions on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use leftover baked potatoes for best texture. Avoid overmixing eggs to prevent rubbery texture. Crisp bacon is essential for smoky flavor and texture. Let casserole rest before serving for easier slicing. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Can prep the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of cass
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 21
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