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    Published: Dec 9, 2020 by Danielle · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis

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    This Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis takes the familiar flavors of the Southwest and puts them together in an easy-to-bake casserole. Make-ahead instructions make it perfect for an easy weekend brunch or a special holiday menu!

    Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis sitting on a serving plate.
    The smokey bacon, intensely flavorful (but not spicy green chilis), and the sharp cheddar cheese make this egg bake easy to serve to family and friends.
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    • 🥇 Why it’s great!
    • 🥚 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd
    • 🙋 Questions and Answers
    • 🥓 Variations
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 📖 Other great recipes
    • 👋🏻 Connect with us!
    • 📋 Recipe
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    Everyone needs a delicious egg bake in their recipe file. You know... the kind you can prep the day before and just pop in the oven while you get ready the next morning. In my house they are called breakfast egg bakes... not breakfast casseroles. Some people in my family are phobic about the name "casseroles" (not even breakfast casserole with bacon would work), so I changed the name to “bake”. Now we are all happy. 😉

    Growing up we had a special green chili egg casserole every Christmas, but once I had my own family I found they didn’t like that particular green chili recipe because the chilis are left whole. Luckily, green chilis come diced in a can. That solved that problem. The addition of smokey bacon was a hit, but you can leave it out if you prefer. Whatever you do, don't leave out the garlic powder. It really makes this southwest egg bake shine. 

    Our Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis is an adaptation from this recipe on greatgrubsdelicioustreats.com. Over the years we modified it to fit our taste buds.

    Pieces of breakfast casserole with bacon and green chilis in the baking pan.
    Since this breakfast casserole can be prepped a day ahead it makes the perfect recipe for your holiday morning breakfast.

    🥇 Why it’s great!

    1. The combination of green chilis, bacon, and cheese with garlic powder is a powerhouse of flavor for your taste buds. Nothing boring going on here!
    2. It is perfect for your weekend or Christmas breakfast because you can prep the ingredients a day ahead and bake off the morning of. 
    3. It is customizable. The basic amounts need to stay the same but you can adjust to your families likings or to what you have in the refrigerator.
    Ingredients for Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis.
    Ingredients come together to make a version of a simple but tasty green chili egg casserole.

    🥚 Ingredients

    Bacon: Look for a package of bacon that has more meat per slice than fat.
    Eggs: Large or extra-large eggs can be used.
    Milk: Whichever dairy milk you have on hand works perfectly.
    Diced canned green chilis: Getting diced saves a step in prep work, but sometimes I can get my hands on fresh fire-roasted hatch chilis from New Mexico. In that case I take the time to dice them myself.
    Green onions: These add the perfect punch of fresh flavor.
    Salt & pepper: Always kosher salt and ground black pepper.
    Garlic powder: This is an unusual ingredient for eggs, but it shouldn’t be left out. It makes this recipe outstanding!
    Cheddar cheese: Sharp cheddar is our favorite, but whatever you have on hand will be delicious. For a little more kick feel free to add pepper jack cheese.

    🔪 How to make Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis

    The best way to do this is to cook up the bacon. If I am cooking a lot of bacon at once I will use this oven-baked bacon method. If I am only making enough for this recipe, I will chop the bacon and cook it in a skillet. Either way you want small pieces of bacon that are cooked through and drained on paper towels. 

    After that, it’s as easy as mixing together the ingredients in a bowl. I find that a fork works better than a whisk. Then pour into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 325 for 55-60 minutes.

    You know it’s done when the center is just firm. It will be moist but not wet.

    Before and after of southwest egg bake in baking dish.
    In this egg bake the bacon, green chilis, and cheese float to the top by the end of the bake time.

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd

    You can make Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis for a crowd by baking a double recipe in separate 9x13 pans. When serving a crowd I highly recommend following any of the make-ahead tips below.

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    Can I freeze this breakfast casserole?

    Eggs can be frozen, thawed, and then baked as directed, but the results are not exactly the same. They can get a bit watery. It is preferable to prep the day before and bake fresh on the morning of serving.

    Can I prepare this breakfast casserole with bacon and green chilis ahead?

    This egg casserole can be prepared ahead a couple different ways:
    1. Cook the bacon and let it cool. Then mix the rest of the ingredients together. Store in a bowl (I like to use a large handled measuring cup) until the next morning. In the morning, give the ingredients a quick stir and pour into a prepared pan. I prefer this method because it takes up less space in the fridge and the ingredients won’t slosh out of the baking pan.
    2. Pour all the ingredients into a prepared baking dish and cover tightly. Store in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, bake as directed. Note: be careful when transferring the baking dish full of eggs. It can easily slosh out of the pan. 

    Up close of Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis in the casserole dish.
    The southwest flavors in this breakfast bake are loved by all members of the family.

    🥓 Variations

    • Add crumbled, cooked sausage or make this meatless by omitting the bacon.
    • Add in sauteed bell peppers and onions instead.
    • Add chopped spinach into the egg mix.

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Make sure the bacon goes in as crispy as you want it. It will not get crispier while it bakes. 
    • Don’t skip the garlic powder. It really is the extra little something that makes this recipe spectacular.
    Green onions decorating the top of the Mexican inspired egg dish filled with green chilis, bacon, and cheese.
    Feel free to load sour cream and salsa onto this breakfast casserole with bacon and green chilis.

    📖 Other great recipes

    • Serve these breakfast bake with these Soft Lemon Cream Scones. So tasty!
    • Bake these Skillet Apple Pie Biscuits right when the breakfast casserole with bacon and green chilis comes out of the oven. An award winning breakfast for sure! 
    • While the green chili egg casserole is in the oven whip up these Famous Farm Pancakes! You won’t be sorry!
    • This Twice Baked Potato Bake is an all time favorite! It is freezer -friendly and perfect for feeding a crowd!
    Corner slice removed of the Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis
    Easy mornings are the name of the game with this Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Green Chilis.

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    Piece of breakfast casserole with bacon and green chilis on a plate.

    Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis

    This Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis takes the familiar flavors of the Southwest and puts them together in an easy-to-bake casserole. Make-ahead instructions make it perfect for an easy weekend brunch or a special holiday menu!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 12 slices
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz bacon approx. 8 thick slices, diced
    • 15 eggs
    • ¾ cup milk
    • ½ cup (7oz can) diced green chilis
    • ¼ cup green onions sliced
    • 6 oz cheddar cheese grated, about 2 cups
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9x13 inch pan with baking spray.
    • Cook bacon approximately 10 minutes in a skillet over medium-high heat, until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
    • Mix together cooked bacon and remaining ingredients in a bowl with a fork.
    • Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 55-60 minutes until the top is just set.

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Make sure the bacon goes in as crispy as you want it. It will not get crispier while it bakes. 
    • Don’t skip the garlic powder. It really is the extra little something that makes this recipe spectacular. 
     
    Make-Ahead (2 options)
    1. Cook the bacon and let it cool. Then mix the rest of the ingredients together. Store in a bowl (I like to use a large handled measuring cup) until the next morning. In the morning, give the ingredients a quick stir and pour into a prepared pan. I prefer this method because it takes up less space in the fridge and the ingredients won’t slosh out of the baking pan
    2. Pour all the ingredients into a prepared baking dish and cover tightly. Store in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, bake as directed. Note: be careful when transferring the baking dish full of eggs. It can easily slosh out of the pan. 
     
    Variations
    • Add crumbled, cooked sausage.
    • Make this meatless by omitting the bacon. Add in sautéed bell peppers and onions instead.
    • Add chopped spinach into the egg mix.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 234mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Mary says

      January 08, 2023 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      TEN STARS! I prepped everything the day or two prior to baking at my SIL's house. I threw the ingredients together there. It was a HIT! Everyone commented on how good it was. I will make this again- it was great for a crowd.

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      • Danielle says

        January 08, 2023 at 3:46 pm

        Awesome! It absolutely brings us joy to know that! Happy New Year!

        Reply
    2. Geri DeBoom says

      June 16, 2022 at 10:17 am

      Love this recipe!

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      • Misty says

        June 18, 2022 at 11:28 am

        We're so glad you enjoy it!

        Reply
    3. Daisy says

      March 06, 2022 at 7:24 am

      5 stars
      This was fantastic. We made it for Sunday breakfast for something new and we really loved it. Flavorful. Creamy. A hit of spice, but not too much. Thank you! By the way - you all look like sisters. Just saying😊

      Reply
      • Misty says

        March 07, 2022 at 6:11 am

        We're so glad you liked it! And yes, we get the sisters comment a lot 🤣

        Reply
    4. Theresa D. says

      November 09, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for a work breakfast last week and they were a huge hit and so easy. I made two pans for 15 people and it was perfect with the other foods that were brought. I made them the night before because I was nervous about how long it would take two pans to cook but I could have just done it in the morning as it was perfect to what the recipe called for. Everyone thanked me over and over so I'm sending my thanks back to you guys for the great recipes! You guys rock!

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      • Danielle says

        November 09, 2021 at 4:00 pm

        Thanks so much for letting us know!

        Reply

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