When you’re in the mood for a warm, comforting breakfast that will give you the energy you need for the day, this is it! We love this breakfast casserole for busy days when you have lots to do. Plus, you’ll get leftovers for many days to come.
IT’S COOKING!
I’m making this right now, and I’ll be following this exact recipe as I go. If you’d like to make it too, you’re welcome to cook alongside me. I’ll come back and update this post with photos and any notes after we try it, but this is the version I’m using right now. Mmm… can’t wait.
Potato, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 5 russet potatoes diced small
- 10 eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots finely diced (optional)
- 1 cup cooked chicken chopped (optional)
- ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- Pinch oregano optional
- 1/2 cup green onions (I used the greens from wild garlic instead)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and onions to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Transfer the potato mixture to the prepared baking dish. Add cooked chicken (if using) and sprinkle cheese evenly over the top. Gently mix.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle some optional green onions on top after baking, and let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
Notes
- Dice potatoes small so they cook evenly
- You can skip the chicken for a meatless version
- Leftovers store well and reheat easily
Meet Jennifer
Jennifer cooks and experiments in the kitchen at Maker Farm, where she focuses on simple pantry cooking, homemade staples, and practical recipes that make everyday meals easier. Over the years she has tested many ways to make cooking simpler and more dependable, and shares the methods that work best in her own kitchen, occasionally showing them on her Heart to Home at Maker Farm vlog.
