Name: Jalapeno Popper Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 large eggs (at room temperature); 1 cup heavy whipping cream (at room temperature (or half & half, whole milk, 2% milk can be used but it won't be as creamy)); 1/2 cup bacon (cooked and chopped, about 6 whole strips); 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded); 4 ounces cream cheese (cut into cubes, at room temperature); 2 fresh jalapeno pepper (sliced (pickled, jarred jalapenos can be used)); ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Jalapeno Popper Breakfast Casserole is a super easy casserole that you’ll love. Loaded with cheese, spicy jalapenos, and crispy bacon, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner, and ideal for Christmas morning!

I’m not one of those sleep late people that only gets up early and makes breakfast on Christmas morning. No, I’ve always been a morning person. Mornings are the best part of the day in my opinion and I’m most productive in the a.m.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that I love breakfast. And, I love a good, quick breakfast casserole. This casserole is ready for the oven in 10 minutes, is packed with protein, and is always a crowd-pleaser. Another reason I like it, this recipe is keto-friendly. In short, it’s low-carb. You may also like this Easy Keto Eggs Benedict.

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Jalapeno Popper Breakfast Casserole

First, this recipe can be easily doubled, tripled, etc for a crowd.
You can cook and chop bacon or use real bacon bits from the store.
You can also add green or red bell peppers and/or onions.
For a bright flavor, serve it topped with fresh salsa.
Another alternative, you can add cooked, chopped chicken to the recipe.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on products used.

Plus, it’s not only great in the morning, but it’s also a tasty choice for lunch or dinner. Pair it with a salad and you have a complete meal.

If you’re familiar with Jalapeno Poppers this is my breakfast casserole version. It has the same components of bacon, cream cheese, and jalapenos. I also have made these Jalapeno Popper inspired recipes.

Also try this Dairy-free Breakfast Casserole

Quick and easy Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken breast is spicy, cheesy, hearty, and made with simple ingredients. — Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken

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Instant Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad dry instant pudding. It combines with the fruit juice to create a slightly sweet, rich sauce that coats every bite of the fruit. — Instant Vanilla Pudding Fruit Salad Recipe

Favorite Fruit Salad full of color and nutrients, this salad recipe is delicious and easy to make. — Favorite Fruit Salad

Jalapeno Popper Breakfast Casserole

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Author: Paula

4.88 from 16 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

12 large eggs at room temperature
1 cup heavy whipping cream at room temperature (or half & half, whole milk, 2% milk can be used but it won't be as creamy)
1/2 cup bacon cooked and chopped, about 6 whole strips
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
4 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes, at room temperature
2 fresh jalapeno pepper sliced (pickled, jarred jalapenos can be used)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cream cheese, salt, and pepper. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the egg mixture. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cheese.
Sprinkle bacon then jalapeno slices over the cheese.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Continue cooking 5 minutes or until the center is cooked.
Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.

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5 Comments

Can this recipe be made and then put in the freezer or Refrigerator?

Paula says:

08.31.22 at 3:38 pm

I don’t know about freezing, but you can refrigerate and reheat it.

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This sounds delicious and I really like the idea of adding some chicken so can you tell me how much chicken you might add to this? And would you chop it or shred it?