Charleston Breakfast Casserole
Charleston Breakfast Casserole layers buttery croutons with sharp Cheddar, smoky bacon, and sweet bell pepper, all baked into a custardy egg base. The result is savory, rich, and slightly tangy from mustard, with a golden, satisfyingly crunchy top. Ideal for weekend brunches or holiday mornings when you want a hearty, shareable dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Charleston Breakfast Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy Density
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 27
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 3
Melt the butter in the microwave or in a small pan on the stove over low heat. Spray a 9x12-inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Place the croutons in the bottom of the dish and drizzle with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the grated Cheddar cheese.
- 4
Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisking to break up the yolks. Add the milk, peppers, mustard, salt, and pepper, and beat until well combined. Pour over the croutons and cheese, and sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 602.11 kcal High 30%
- Protein 26.85 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 49.77 g 18%
- Total Fat 35.88 g High 46%
- Saturated Fat 15.35 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 241.27 mg High 80%
- Sodium 1028.16 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 0.57 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 412.89 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 292.78 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 71.83 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 21.78 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 1.67 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Charleston Breakfast Casserole is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Bell Pepper, Butter, and Croutons. Each serving provides about 602.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Charleston Breakfast Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Bell Pepper, Butter, Croutons, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Charleston Breakfast Casserole?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 602.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Charleston Breakfast Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Charleston Breakfast Casserole healthy?
- Charleston Breakfast Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 602.11 calories and 26.85 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1028.16 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.35 g (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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