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Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole on a plate
Melissa Hart

Bacon Egg and Cheese Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 English muffins split and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 2 plum tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F; butter 9-by-13-inch dish. Toast muffin pieces on sheet 8 minutes.
  2. Cook bacon in skillet over medium 10 to 12 minutes until crisp; paper-towel drain.
  3. Spread muffins, bacon, tomatoes, and cheddar in dish. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper; evenly pour over.
  4. Gently press down; stand 10 minutes. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until center custard 160°F and edges puffed.
  5. Rest 10 minutes; cut and lift each square with thin spatula, including muffin base.