Jalapeño Popper Breakfast Casserole Recipe
A spicy and creamy Jalapeño Popper Breakfast Casserole featuring eggs, bacon, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, baked to perfection for a flavorful and hearty morning meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 12 extra large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Casserole Toppings
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 5 fresh jalapeños, seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced or diced
- 1/2 lb bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (for topping)
- Additional sliced jalapeño, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350˚F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the 12 eggs, heavy cream, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly into a greased 9×13″ casserole dish.
- Add Cream Cheese and Jalapeños: Distribute the cubed cream cheese evenly throughout the egg mixture. Thinly slice or dice the jalapeños and sprinkle them over the top of the casserole evenly to infuse a spicy kick.
- Bake Initial Layer: Place the casserole in the oven and bake for 35 minutes, allowing the eggs to partially set and flavors to meld.
- Add Toppings and Finish Baking: After 35 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and crispy crumbled bacon evenly over the top. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes, or until the center is just set and springs back when gently touched.
- Garnish and Serve: Once fully baked, garnish the casserole with additional sliced jalapeños and chopped cilantro as desired. Serve warm and enjoy your flavorful breakfast casserole.
Notes
- Make sure to remove jalapeño seeds and ribs to control the spice level according to preference.
- Use extra large eggs for best texture and consistency in the casserole.
- Cooking bacon until crispy enhances texture and flavor when added as a topping.
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeños or omit them for a milder version.
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