Cheddar Bay Biscuit Egg Breakfast Casserole
A delightful and hearty breakfast casserole combining buttery biscuits, cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon, perfect for brunch or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Biscuit Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed Ensure butter is very cold
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup buttermilk Can substitute with regular milk
For the Egg Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled Can substitute with regular bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional) For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and then mix in the buttermilk until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
Layering
- Spread half of the biscuit dough in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the biscuit layer and sprinkle the crumbled turkey bacon and remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining biscuit dough over the egg mixture.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until golden and set.
Notes
Best served fresh; can be paired with fresh fruit or sautéed greens. Reheat leftovers at 350°F (175°C) covered to avoid drying out. For variations, add spices or different types of cheese.