This Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole is a lightened up version of a traditional Amish breakfast casserole, and is perfect for brunch or dinner; leftovers can be heated up for breakfast. If you’re looking for a hearty holiday breakfast or brunch recipe, give this one a try.
Is it possible to say bacon, potato and casserole in the same sentence and think it’s healthy? Today’s recipe for a Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Casserole is based on a classic Amish country style breakfast classic that’s typically loaded with cheese and made with regular pork bacon.
I’ve taken this basic recipe and packed it with vegetables, lightened it up with low-fat cheese, non-fat cottage cheese and lean turkey bacon. Served on a bed of baby kale, it makes the perfect brunch that’s not only comforting, but healthy too.
My kids love brunch, so I’m always looking for new ideas that will satisfy their hearty appetites. This breakfast casserole would be delicious served with a fresh fruit salad.
I made this for the boys for brunch recently and they loved it. It’s hearty and packed with protein, so your belly will stay full longer. If you have extras, just cut the rest into individual portions for easy reheating.
Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped (~ 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper chopped (~ 1 cup)
- 1 cup mushrooms chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 strips uncured antibiotic free turkey bacon chopped
- 1 teaspoon Fines Herbes or other herb blend
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup non-fat cottage cheese pureed in food processor
- 1 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cups shredded Yukon gold potatoes
- 9 cups baby kale
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Heat oil in a large skillet and saute onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, bacon and Fines Herbes until onions are translucent. Set aside.
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In large bowl, whisk together eggs, cottage cheese and cheddar cheese. Stir in shredded potatoes. Add sauteed bacon and vegetables. Spoon into lightly greased 9x9 square dish.
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Bake 45 minutes until casserole is firm.
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Serve on bed of baby kale.
If you like this Healthy Bacon Egg Potato Breakfast Casserole, you might also like:
Crustless Sausage Spinach Mushroom Quiche
I love, love, love breakfast casseroles! I must try this soon! Pinning!
Me too Sommer – haven’t made one in so long, but it’s perfect for entertaining or for the weekend. Thanks for pinning!
Yum, Jeanette! I would love this for breakfast!
Thanks Carolyn!
Mmmm. Perfect for brunch! We love breakfast casseroles at our house because they’re so much fun and easy to make, but incredibly tasty and satisfying. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely Friday and weekend! P.S. Wish I could meet you at IACP conference, but it just didn’t work out for this year due to my blood clot. For once, it was scheduled in my own backyard, Chicago, and not Timbucktu! Ugh. Have a wonderful time! xo
Stacy – there’s just something comforting about breakfast casseroles isn’t there! Hope you feel better soon and hope to meet you in the near future. Take care my friend.
Now this is a fantastic way to start the day. Actually, I could eat it for lunch and dinner too. Thanks for sharing Jeanette.
Thanks Nancy – yes, this would be great for just about any meal!
This casserole looks awesome and perfect for brunch! Love that it’s hearty and healthy – what a great meal to start the day off right 🙂
Thanks Kelly – this is definitely a hearty meal and great for filling up the tummy in a healthy way.
Yum, this looks super delicious!
Thanks Jessica!
I love how versatile for meals this casserole is! I definitely need to try this…
Pamela – thanks, yes – this is definitely versatile.
looks like breakfast or dinner to me!
Alison – definitely could make this for either!
Can not wait to try this! I am also passing it onto friends…
Thanks Cheryl 😉 you’re the best!
What a great recipe Jeanette, making this next Sunday, when the whole family comes for brunch.
Thanks Cheri! Hope you all enjoy this.
This looks absolutely wonderful for a Sunday brunch!!
My kids would love this, kale and all! I would love this too!!!
perfect for Easter Sunday or any day! looks amazing Jeanette!
Thanks Cheryl!
That looks like a crowd pleaser for sure!
Thanks Sylvie – yes, this is great for entertaining!
This looks beyond delicious! I can’t WAIT to try this. Do you think it would work to assemble it the night before and then pop it in the oven in the morning?
I haven’t tried assembling this ahead of time and baking it the next day – I’ve seen other recipes using eggs and potatoes that say you can assemble the night before. Let me know if you try it.
This would be amazing for breakfast.
Thanks Kevin!
Where do you find cure free and antibiotic free bacon? I really want to try this. It sounds very good and healthy, too.
Shirley – there are several brands that I’ve found at the supermarket, including Applegate and D’artagnan.
Cheese and potato… not super healthy.
Ann – this is a healthier version of a much richer Amish casserole.
I love potatoes, especially fries. I know it would not be good for my health if I eat too much. It’s good that now I have another option: “BACON EGG POTATO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE”, it looks very attractive, important is it good for health, I am very rest assured, thank you for posting
Yum! We love a delicious, healthy way to start the day. Can’t wait to give this a try!
Hi Jeanette:
This recipe is delicious! Just made it. Can I freeze individual portions then thaw and reheat?
Thank you!!
I think you could probably freeze individual portions of this although I’ve never tried doing that.