Can you freeze egg casseroles?

Yes! You can freeze baked egg casseroles Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and follow the reheating instructions listed in the post above.

Can you make egg casseroles in advance?

Yes. You can bake this in advance and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Mix the ingredients together, cover, and store, unbaked, in the fridge overnight. You can also prep this the day before and store components in individual containers, assemble, and bake in the morning. See post above for more details.

Bacon Cheddar Egg Casserole for a Crowd

Description

This bacon, cheddar, and egg casserole for a crowd is definite crowd pleaser. Perfect on special occasions like Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter, baby and wedding showers, or when hosting guests! Gluten Free.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds bacon (about 12 ounces cooked)
15 eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup diced green onions
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons butter

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Instructions

Cook bacon by your preferred method. We cut ours into pieces and bake in the oven at 425°F until crispy. It usually takes about 20 minutes.
Once bacon is done, remove from the pan, drain and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk until well combined.
Add diced green onion and 2/3 of the cheese to the egg mixture and stir.
Chop crispy bacon into smaller pieces (if baked as strips) and mix into the egg mixture.
Add butter to a 13 x 9 casserole dish. Place in the preheated oven for 2-3 minutes until butter is melted. Carefully remove from oven and tip the baking dish to coat the dish with the melted butter.
Pour egg, cheese, and bacon mixture into the casserole dish. Top with the remaining 1/3 shredded cheese.
Carefully place the casserole dish into the preheated oven and cover the dish with a sheet pan or foil.
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes remove the cover and continue baking another 15-20 minutes until done. The casserole is done when the internal temperature reaches at lest 165F or a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.
Cut into squares (garnish with chopped parsley if desired) and serve.

Notes

Riffs and substitutions. Add more or less bacon based on preferences. Toss in some veggies like peppers, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, asparagus. Add some tomatoes, arugula, or chopped parsley to the top before serving. Mix in some fresh or dried herbs to the egg mixture. Substitute goat cheese, white cheddar cheese, or gruyere cheese for the cheddar cheese.

Serving. Cut this into whatever size pieces you like; we get 15 generous sized pieces, 18 good sized pieces, or 24-2x2(ish) pieces. Serve with biscuits, muffins, scones, fresh fruit, or mixed green salad.

When is the casserole done? Use a thermometer to confirm the internal temperature is at least 165°F. You can also use a knife test to see if it is done. Insert a knife into the middle of the casserole and it should come out clean if it is done. NOTE: if there are a lot of mix-ins (cheese, veggies) the knife may not come out clean. You want to make sure it doesn't come out with any egg on it.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece
Calories: 167
Sugar: 0.5 g
Sodium: 329.1 mg
Fat: 13.7 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 9.5 g
Cholesterol: 210.5 mg