Make-ahead vegetable and bacon egg bake skillet recipe (2024)

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Whether you’re serving 2 people or a crowd, it can’t get easier than this make-ahead vegetable and bacon egg bake skillet! 15 minutes of prep time tops!
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Monday to friday I’m an oatmeal, banana and peanut butter kind of breakfast girl. It fuels me enough to get through the morning craziness. Although, on rare occasions I may make frittataor a breakfast casserole, most of the time I leave the baking for weekend mornings. Scones, cookiesandcinnamon rollsare a few of my family’s favoriteweekend breakfast treats.

When I’m looking for asatisfying breakfast meal that’s good warm or cold anytime of the day, I rely on egg dishes like thisvegetable and bacon egg bake.

After all, you can’t go wrong with a warm and delicious mealmade shredded potatoes, colorful carrots, peas, zucchini, green onions, bacon, smoked cheeseand of course eggs!Make-ahead vegetable and bacon egg bake skillet recipe (2)

Oneof my favorite breakfast combo may be eggs and potatoes, but what makes this breakfast bake extra special is the addition of the colorful carrots smoked cheese and bacon! Unlike my three cheese caramelized onion and bacon frittata where the bacon cooks in the same time as the eggs, for this recipe you have to cook the bacon in advance. Maybe you have some leftover from theserosemary, potato and bacon biscuits.

Speaking of bacon, don’t forget to enter here for a chance to win a bacon cookbook! Giveaways sponsored by Julie of White Lights on Wednesday.

I’m in love with smoked cheese and I can eat some every single day. Love the subtle smokiness it gives to dishes. If you do not have smoked cheddar cheese, you can use your favorite semi-hard cheese.

If you don’t feel like shredding potatoes (although you only need like 2 potatoes) you can use frozen shredded hash browns but I think it’s worth the time and effortyou put into shredding your own potatoes.

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In addition to the potatoes, bacon, cheese and eggs, you’ll also need peas, zucchini, carrots and green onions.

I got some colorful carrots from the farmers market and sneaked some in this recipe as well. Eat the rainbow, right? Or course you can use just orange carrots if that’s what you have. Keep in mind carrots need a little more time to cook, so slice them very thinly.

Zucchini, just like peas, cook the fastest so Isliced them a little thicker using my OXO mandoline, of course!

Once you have all your vegetables shredded, cut or sliced all it takes to make this egg breakfast bake is to mix them with the eggs and evaporated milk. Bake and serve!

I hope you’ll give this recipe a try may it be this weekendornext time you have overnight guests. Like you see, it’s really easy to make it.

Make-ahead vegetable and bacon egg bake recipe

Yields 8 servings

Whether you're serving 2 people or a crowd, it can't get easier than this make-ahead vegetable and bacon egg bake skillet! 15 minutes of prep time tops!

15 minPrep Time

55 minCook Time

1 hr, 30 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded potatoes, rinsed and well drained
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup finely sliced or shredded carrots (preferable a mix or orange, white and purple carrots)
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced or finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
  • 4-6 bacon strips, cooked and roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (optional)
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Grease a 10" cast iron skillet or a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine the potatoes, peas, carrots, zucchini, green onions, garlic, bacon and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  3. Arrange the mixture in the prepared skillet or baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the evaporated milk, pepper, and salt. Stir in the remaining cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately.
  6. Heat the oven to 350F.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Make-ahead vegetable and bacon egg bake skillet recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long can I refrigerate an egg casserole before baking? ›

Yes, you can make this breakfast casserole a day ahead, or freeze it to bake another day! To make one day ahead of time, prepare everything as directed, up until baking. Cover the casserole and store it (unbaked) in the refrigerator overnight or up to one day. Bake in the morning, according to recipe instructions.

Is it better to freeze an egg casserole cooked or uncooked? ›

In general, freezing your casserole before baking may yield better results with the dish's texture.

How to cook eggs and bacon in same skillet? ›

Equipment
  1. Preheat the pan over medium-high heat for about 90 seconds. Add in oil and swirl to coat evenly. ...
  2. As the bacon starts releasing fat, flip and add in eggs. Cover with lid and cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Once the eggs are done to your preferred doneness, sprinkle pepper and serve.

Should I cook bacon or eggs first? ›

You fry bacon on a skillet, then after the bacon is crispy, fry eggs in the bacon grease. Garnish your plate with toast or fruit.

Can you make a casserole with raw egg and leave it uncooked overnight in fridge? ›

An egg strata traditionally consists of layered bread, cheese, and other foods (such as cooked sausage, ham, bacon, shrimp, or vegetables) over which a mixture of raw beaten eggs and milk are poured. The casserole is covered and refrigerated overnight to allow the liquid ingredients to be absorbed into the bread.

How long can uncooked breakfast casserole stay in the fridge? ›

Remove from heat and add the cooked vegetable mixture to the sausage in the prepared casserole dish and roughly stir together to distribute mixture evenly. Set aside. You can either bake breakfast casserole immediately or cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to bake later.

Can you make a casserole with raw eggs ahead of time? ›

Can You Make Egg Casserole Ahead of Time? This easy egg casserole is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. Simply combine the ingredients the night before and place the mixture in a prepared baking dish, then cover it tightly with storage wrap or foil. In the morning, bake the casserole according to the recipe.

Can I bake an egg casserole and reheat it? ›

Bake the casserole for only 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Wrap tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, then reheat in a 375 F oven for 30 minutes the next morning until the casserole is browned and heated through.

Can an unbaked egg casserole be frozen? ›

Yes, you can. Raw eggs are fairly stable in the freezer, especially when beaten or mixed with other ingredients. Check to see what else is in the casserole, though. Hard-cooked eggs, potatoes, rice and pasta don't freeze particularly well because they break down and lose their texture.

How long can egg casserole be in the fridge? ›

Refrigerate leftover cooked egg dishes and use within 3 to 4 days. When refrigerating a large amount of a hot egg-containing leftover, divide it into several shallow containers so it will cool quickly.

Can you leave raw egg mixture in fridge? ›

If you've got raw egg yolks or whites left over from a recipe which you don't want to waste (let's face it, why would you?), you can store them in the fridge as long as you plan to use them within the next few days.

Do you have to refrigerate egg casserole overnight? ›

Eggs may contain salmonella bacteria. Cooking will likely kill most bacteria, but if left out of refrigeration, bacteria can grow rapidly, especially in warmer conditions. In order to avoid food poisoning, eggs should be kept refrigerated both before and after cooking.

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