Breakfast Egg Bake with Bacon and Green Chilis
This Green Chili Egg Bake 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!
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 347kcal
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
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.12 oz bacon
- Mix together cooked bacon and remaining ingredients in a bowl with a fork.15 eggs, ¾ cup milk, ½ cup (7oz can) diced green chilis, ¼ cup green onions, 6 oz cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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
