This easy breakfast casserole with ground pork, eggs, peppers, onion, and cheddar cheese is a hearty breakfast bake that is perfect for brunch, meal prep, or busy mornings. It is simple to make, slices neatly, and combines savory ground pork, creamy eggs, and melted cheddar cheese in one easy breakfast casserole.
Why You'll Love It
- Hearty and Satisfying: Ground pork, eggs, and cheddar cheese create a rich and filling breakfast that keeps you full and energized.
- Simple Ingredients: Everything in this casserole uses everyday ingredients that are easy to find and easy to prepare.
- Great for Brunch: The casserole bakes in one dish and slices neatly, which makes it convenient when serving family or guests.
- Easy to Prepare Ahead: You can assemble the casserole in advance and bake it when you're ready, making busy mornings much easier.
I like breakfast casseroles because everything cooks together in one dish, which makes the whole recipe feel easy and practical. The ground pork cooks with the peppers and onion to build a flavorful base, while the eggs, sour cream, and milk bake into a soft and creamy texture. As it bakes, the cheddar melts through the filling and gives each slice a rich, savory flavor that makes it feel warm and satisfying. When I am putting together a full breakfast spread, I also like serving recipes like scrambled eggs, breakfast hash with eggs and chorizo, or Spanish omelette alongside it for a table that feels a little more complete.
What I also like about this casserole is how convenient it is when serving several people. The ingredients are simple, the preparation is straightforward, and once baked it slices cleanly and serves easily. It works well for a relaxed weekend breakfast, a casual brunch, or any morning when I want something warm and homemade without too much effort. If I want to round things out, I sometimes add something lighter on the side or include another easy breakfast recipe like egg fried rice if I am planning a bigger brunch menu.
Key Ingredients for Easy Breakfast Casserole
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at key ingredients and why I use them.
- Olive Oil, Pork & Vegetables: I start with extra virgin olive oil, ground pork, green and red bell peppers, and onion. Cooking them together creates the savory base of the casserole.
- Egg Mixture: Eggs, sour cream, and milk create a creamy texture that helps the casserole bake evenly and hold its shape when sliced.
- Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning bring balanced flavor to the egg mixture.
- Cheddar Cheese: I use grated cheddar cheese because it melts smoothly and adds a rich, savory finish.
How to Make Breakfast Casserole with Ground Pork
You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Cook the Pork and Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the bell peppers and onion for about 5 minutes until soft, then add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Remove from heat.
2. Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
3. Assemble the Casserole: Stir the cooked meat, vegetables, and grated cheddar cheese into the egg mixture, then pour it into the greased 7.5x10.5 inches (19x26 cm) baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
4. Bake the Breakfast Casserole: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F / 175°C (310°F convection / 155°C fan) for 30-35 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is golden. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips for the Best Breakfast Casserole
Drain Any Excess Fat: After cooking the ground pork, I like to drain any excess fat from the pan so the casserole stays light and the texture doesn't become greasy.
Don't Overbake the Eggs: I find the casserole turns out best when it comes out of the oven as soon as the center is just set. Overbaking can make the eggs firm instead of soft and creamy.
Use Freshly Grated Cheese: Grating the cheddar yourself helps it melt more smoothly into the casserole compared to pre-shredded cheese.
Storage and Reheating
I like to let the breakfast casserole cool completely before storing it so the texture stays firm. Once cooled, cover the baking dish tightly or transfer the slices to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, I usually warm individual portions in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds, or place the slices in the oven at 325°F / 160°C until heated through.
What to Serve with Breakfast Casserole
I like serving this breakfast casserole with something fresh on the side to balance the richness. Fresh fruit, a tomato salad, toasted bread, or a glass of green juice all work really well alongside it.
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Recipe
Easy Breakfast Casserole with Ground Pork
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small green bell pepper - diced
- 1 small red bell pepper - diced
- 1 Yellow Onion - chopped
- 500 g ground pork meat - or ground chicken meat
- 6 eggs
- 120 ml sour cream
- 60 ml milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 100 g Cheddar cheese - grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F / 175°C (310°F convection / 155°C fan). Lightly grease a 7.5 × 10.5-inch (19 × 26 cm) baking dish.
- Heat 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced small green bell pepper, 1 diced small red bell pepper, and 1 chopped yellow onion, then cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
- Add 1 pound (500 g) ground pork and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, ½ cup (120 g) sour cream, ¼ cup (60 ml) milk, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Add the cooked pork, sautéed vegetables, and 1 cup (100 g) grated cheddar cheese to the egg mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Tamy says
This breakfast casserole looks amazing! I love how versatile it is. Definitely going to try this for brunch!