Golden sliced egg casserole with melted cheddar cheese and tender sweet potatoes on a white plate.

High-Protein Bacon and Cheddar Egg Casserole

Loaded with over 32 grams of protein per slice, this fluffy egg casserole bakes sharp cheddar cheese and sweet potatoes into a hearty, golden breakfast.

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Serves6
VegetarianGluten-freeHigh-protein
9191/100 · ExcellentBuilt on eggs, cheddar cheese and sweet potato hash. Nothing in it is flagged.

This comforting breakfast casserole brings classic morning diner flavors to your table with sweet sautéed sweet potatoes, rich shredded cheddar, and airy baked eggs. Delivering more than 32 grams of clean protein per square, it fuels your morning without any artificial additives or refined sugars. Serve it hot from the oven or slice it ahead for high-protein weekday meal prep.

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or a light sheen of melted fat.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat, then add the sweet potato hash and sauté for 6 minutes until tender and lightly browned at the edges.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, briskly whisk the eggs, skim milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for 2 minutes until thoroughly blended and lightly frothy.

  4. 4

    Spread the warm sautéed sweet potato hash in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then scatter two-thirds of the shredded cheddar cheese over the potatoes.

  5. 5

    Pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes and cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly across the top.

  6. 6

    Bake at 375°F for 25 to 27 minutes until the casserole is puffed, lightly golden across the top, and firmly set in the center.

  7. 7

    Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing into 6 generous squares.

Tip

For smoky bacon flavor, crumble cooked uncured bacon over the sweet potatoes before pouring the eggs. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 4 days.

An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.