Description
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Egg Bake Casserole with savory cheddar biscuits, eggs, and bacon, a crowd-pleasing breakfast comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 8 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated (8 oz)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Baking Dish Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. This prevents sticking and adds a subtle flavor boost to your Cheddar Bay Biscuit Egg Breakfast Casserole.
- Step 2: Prepare the Biscuit Dough Open the package of refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 6-8 small pieces. Don’t worry about making them perfectly even – slightly irregular pieces create more interesting texture in the finished casserole.
- Step 3: Create the First Layer Arrange half of the biscuit pieces in the bottom of your prepared baking dish, spreading them evenly. Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon and 1 cup of the grated cheddar cheese over the biscuit layer.
- Step 4: Make the Egg Mixture In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, minced garlic, half of the green onions, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using). Beat until well combined and slightly frothy. This aeration helps create a fluffier texture in the final dish.
- Step 5: Assemble the Casserole Add the remaining biscuit pieces on top of the first layer, then pour the egg mixture evenly over everything, ensuring all biscuit pieces get moistened. Sprinkle the remaining cheese and bacon over the top.
- Step 6: Bake Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the eggs are set in the center and the biscuit pieces on top are golden brown. If the top starts browning too quickly, loosely cover with foil.
- Step 7: Add the Signature Cheddar Bay Finish While the casserole bakes, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and chopped parsley. During the last 5 minutes of baking, brush this mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Step 8: Serve Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows it to set properly and makes for neater slices. Garnish with remaining green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 235mg