There is nothing like a hearty, protein-packed breakfast to kick-start your day. Our Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bake is just what you need to keep you full and satisfied till lunch. Here’s how you can make this delicious dish at home.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. fully cooked Canadian bacon or ham, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 c. finely chopped Muenster, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. skim milk
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Spread bacon in bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Beat eggs with milk and pepper. Pour over cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350°. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer, until browned and firm in center.
- Place pie plate on wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
- Cut in wedges.
- Yields 10 servings, 249 calories per serving.
Calorie: 249
Total cooking time:25-30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Unexpected Morning Symphony: Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bake
I woke up one morning, feeling brave. I was in the mood to conquer the world, or at least my breakfast. So, I decided to whip up some **Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bake**. Not just any bacon, mind you. We’re talking about the formidable, fully cooked Canadian bacon. It’s like the Hercules of bacon, and I, friends, was about to tame it.
The Gathering of the Heroes
The first thing I did was gather my ingredients. The fully cooked Canadian bacon, cut into small cubes like the building blocks of a delicious morning. A half cup of finely chopped Muenster, because why use Cheddar or Monterey Jack when you can go exotic? Four eggs, because in my book, breakfast without eggs is just a sad, early lunch. Then, 1 and 1/2 cups of skim milk, because it’s a well-known fact that the cows have been working out. And finally, a dash of pepper, because it’s the quickest way to pretend you’re a professional chef.
The Oven Preheat Dance
Next, I had to preheat the oven to 450°. Now, anyone who’s ever had to wait for an oven to preheat knows it’s like waiting for paint to dry. So, I did the only logical thing – I did a little oven preheat dance. It’s a cross between the macarena and a rain dance. I’m pretty sure it sped up the process.
The Bacon and Cheese Party
Once the oven was hot and ready (and slightly confused by my dance moves), I spread the bacon in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. It looked so peaceful there, like it had found its true place in the world. I then sprinkled it with the Muenster, because what’s a party without a little cheese?
The Egg and Milk Cocktail
Next, I had to beat the eggs with the milk and pepper. Now, I’m not a violent person, but there’s something oddly satisfying about whisking the daylights out of eggs. Here, I combined them with the milk and pepper, creating this creamy, frothy cocktail of breakfast goodness.
Baking, Waiting, and More Dancing
Then, all that was left was to pour the egg mixture over the cheese and bake for 15 minutes. Easier said than done, right? Except for the waiting part. The waiting part is pretty boring. So, naturally, I did some more dancing.
After the first 15 minutes, I had to reduce the heat to 350° and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes. Because there’s nothing like a little suspense to spice up your morning.
The Cool Down and The Big Reveal
Finally, I placed the pie plate on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Now, this is the hardest part. The smell of the bacon and cheese wafting through the air, tempting you, but you have to resist. You have to be strong. You have to… oh, who am I kidding? I snuck a bite. And boy, was it worth it!
The Grand Finale
After what felt like an eternity (but was really just a riveting round of “Jeopardy!”), it was time to cut the masterpiece into wedges. And let me tell you, it was a sight to behold. It was a symphony of flavors, a ballet of textures, a… okay, I’ll stop. It was just really, really good.
So, there you have it, my friends. My morning escapade with Bacon and Egg Breakfast Bake. It’s a tale of bravery, patience, and a whole lot of dancing. And the best part? It yields 10 servings, which means I got to enjoy this delicious, 249-calorie delight for days. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some leftover breakfast to attend to.
