Description
Hearty Christmas morning bacon, egg & cheese biscuit bake delights families with a comforting breakfast casserole. Layers of flaky biscuits, crisp bacon, melted cheese, and fluffy eggs create a festive morning meal you’ll savor with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (16.3 oz / 462 g, 8 biscuits)
- 6–8 strips crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup milk (4 fl oz / 120 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Foundation Layer: Slice biscuits into quarters and arrange evenly across the bottom of the dish, creating a uniform base.
- Bacon Preparation: Crisp bacon in a skillet, then crumble into small, uniform pieces.
- Egg Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold bacon crumbles and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Assembly: Pour the egg and cheese mixture over biscuit pieces, completely covering them, then top with additional cheese.
- Baking Process: Bake for 25-30 minutes until eggs are set, biscuits are golden brown, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Serving: Allow casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting, optionally garnishing with green onions or hot sauce for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Prep Ahead Strategy: Assemble the entire casserole the night before Christmas, refrigerate, and bake directly from the cold state in the morning for effortless holiday cooking.
- Bacon Crispness Tip: Ensure bacon is thoroughly cooked and crumbled into small, uniform pieces to distribute flavor evenly throughout the dish.
- Milk Selection Matters: Use whole milk for a richer, creamier texture; avoid skim or low-fat alternatives that can make the casserole watery.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Shred cheese fresh for optimal melting and more intense flavor compared to pre-packaged shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg