Sunny Side Up Brunch Egg and Bacon Casserole
Wake up to the ultimate crowd-pleasing breakfast with this Sunny Side Up Brunch Egg and Bacon Casserole! Packed with crispy thick-cut bacon, ooey-gooey cheddar cheese, and sunny-side-up eggs nestled atop a bed of creamy, seasoned, day-old bread, this dish delivers comfort in every bite. The combination of whole milk, heavy cream, and melted butter ensures a rich, custardy base, while a hint of paprika adds a subtle kick. Perfectly baked to set the whites while preserving runny yolks, this casserole is ideal for feeding a hungry brunch crowd. Finished with a vibrant garnish of fresh scallions, it’s a visually stunning and flavor-packed centerpiece for your weekend gathering. Easy to prepare in advance and baked in just 40 minutes, this recipe is your answer to effortless, impressive brunch entertaining! Keywords: brunch casserole, bacon and egg casserole, sunny side up eggs, easy breakfast recipes, make-ahead brunch ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 8 Large eggs
- 6 slices Day-old bread
- 1.5 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Tear the day-old bread slices into 1-inch cubes and arrange them in an even layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, melted butter, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Pour the milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are moistened. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes to soak up the liquid.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon evenly over the soaked bread cubes.
Using a spoon, make 8 small wells in the casserole mixture and carefully crack one egg into each well, keeping the yolks intact.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
Slice into portions and serve warm. Enjoy your Sunny Side Up Brunch Egg and Bacon Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 346 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 1311 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 381 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
