Cheesy Bacon Baked Egg Casserole with peppers for when you’re looking for an easy, healthy breakfast casserole! Made with only 9 ingredients (eggs, peppers, bacon, cheese and spices) it’s a hearty, low-carb, high protein recipe for breakfast and it’s perfect for the days you don’t want to make dinner!
Great for Prepping Ahead!
I love to prep and cook the filling ingredients up to a few days in advance to make this recipe go as quickly as possible. In fact, you can also bake this egg casserole a day in advance as well.
My mom and dad are empty nesters and are often sending me simple recipes that they are loving. Mom knows that as much as she’s tired of making dinner, there are people all over the world tired of deciding, “what’s for dinner”. I love her suggestions and this healthy egg casserole recipe is one of my favorites!
I love that this egg bake is a straightforward breakfast casserole that keeps you full longer thanks to the bacon, eggs, peppers and cheese.
This egg casserole is a perfect meal-prep recipe and it is totally versatile. If this version hits all the right notes for you, make sure you try our cheesy egg casserole with ham and sauteed mushrooms too!
Ingredients for Baked Egg Casserole
- Bacon: Adds salty savory flavor to the dish.
- Bell Peppers: A little crunch and mild flavor to add depth and variety to the dish which helps you feel more satisfied.
- Eggs: A lot of eggs are needed! We prefer to use large eggs.
- Milk: Creates a softer egg.
- Seasonings: Add flavor with minimal effort.
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheese adds a lot more flavor to the dish compared to a mild variety.
How to Make Baked Egg Casserole
- Grease a casserole dish so the eggs don’t stick.
- Cook the bacon until crispy.
- Sauté the peppers and add the onions and seasonings.
- Chop the bacon.
- Beat the eggs and milk.
- Stir in the remaining bacon, peppers mix and cheese into the egg mixture, reserving a small amount of cheese to sprinkle on top.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish and add remaining cheese, and bake until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 30-40 minutes.
Variations for Egg Casserole
- Customize this recipe with your favorite veggies, greens and meat. Here are some ideas: