Potato Egg Bake Recipe

This incredibly easy and satisfying Potato and Bacon Egg Bake is a crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a hospital cafeteria favorite, this recipe features crispy bacon, fluffy potatoes, and a creamy egg custard. Perfect for brunch, a comforting weeknight dinner, or a make-ahead breakfast casserole.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 516 kcal
Protein 35g
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Ingredients for Potato Egg Bake

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How to Make Potato Egg Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook bacon until crispy. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels, and crumble.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add frozen hash browns to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and heated through, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  6. Spread the cooked hash brown mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  8. Stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
  9. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the potatoes in the baking pan.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

89g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Potato Egg Bake?

Potato Egg Bake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Potato Egg Bake?

Potato Egg Bake has approximately 516 calories per serving, with about 35 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 56 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Potato Egg Bake?

The key ingredients for Potato Egg Bake are Butter, Onion, Frozen Hash Browns, Eggs, Milk, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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