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Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast Casserole

Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast Casserole for Effortless Brunch

A creamy Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast Casserole combines golden O'Brien potatoes, crunchy bacon, and melted Swiss cheese for the perfect brunch dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 32 oz Frozen O'Brien Potatoes Fully thawed for even cooking
  • 8 oz Bacon Strips Cooked and crumbled
  • 8 oz Shredded Swiss Cheese Consider swapping with Gruyere for a gourmet twist
For the Egg Mixture
  • 6 Large Eggs Essential for binding
  • 2 cups 2% Milk Can substitute with skim or plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp Seasoned Salt Enhances flavors
  • 1 tsp Pepper Freshly ground black pepper is best
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Minced Chives Add before serving

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease the Slow Cooker: Begin by greasing your slow cooker with cooking spray or a light coat of oil.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Spread the thawed O'Brien potatoes evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker, then sprinkle the crumbled bacon strips and cover with shredded Swiss cheese.
  3. Whisk Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, crack the eggs and whisk with milk, seasoned salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Combine: Pour the whisked egg mixture over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
  5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours until the eggs are set.
  6. Rest: Turn off the slow cooker and let it sit uncovered for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared the night before for an effortless brunch experience. Feel free to swap out ingredients for customization.

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