Karyn’s Holiday Breakfast Casserole – FBD
Karyn’s Holiday Breakfast Casserole has Artichokes, Goat Cheese, and Canadian Bacon and this would be great for a special low-carb breakfast. See tips in the recipe for a few variations with other ingredients.
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When my blog was brand new I visited my step-sister Karyn in California and one morning for breakfast she made this elegant breakfast casserole with artichokes, goat cheese, and Canadian bacon. I wrote down the recipe and it became Karyn’s Holiday Breakfast Casserole, and for people who like these ingredients this is a wonderful breakfast to make for a special occasion.
This is a breakfast idea that’s fancier and higher in calories than my usual make-on-the-weekend-and-eat-all-week-breakfast-options, which is one reason I’m saying it’s good for the holidays. I like breakfast dishes like tis one with lots of other ingredients and just a few eggs these days, but if you want a more eggy casserole, feel free to add a few more eggs.
And I think the variations are endless for this breakfast casserole that’s perfect to make when you have houseguests. See more ideas for that below. I hope you enjoy the recipe if you try it!
What ingredients do you need?
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- eggs
- frozen artichoke hearts
- Canadian bacon
- crumbled goat cheese
- grated Mozzarella cheese
- green onions
- salt and fresh-ground pepper
- Spike Seasoning (affiliate link), or other all-purpose seasoning blend
- Dried Oregano (affiliate link), probably optional
- hot pepper flakes (optional)
What variations would be good for this holiday breakfast casserole?
If Canadian Bacon is not something you normally buy I think crisp crumbled bacon would be delicious in this recipe. You could substitute crumbled Feta if you’re not a goat cheese fan, or use any crumbly white cheese like Queso Fresco. And as mentioned, if you prefer a more eggy breakfast casserole you can add a couple more eggs. And if you’d prefer a meatless breakfast casserole, I think this would be delicious without any Canadian Bacon or Bacon.
Want more recipes with Artichokes?
Check out Artichokes Recipes if you’re a fan and want more ideas for using artichokes.
How to Make Karyn’s Holiday Breakfast Casserole:
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- Put the log of goat cheese into the freezer to chill a few minutes for better cutting.
- Thaw artichoke hearts in the fridge overnight and then put them in a colander placed in the sink to quickly drain while you preheat oven to 375F/190C and spray 9 X 13 inch glass casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Then cut artichokes in half and let them drain again. Make sure the artichokes are well-drained and pat them dry with paper towels if necessary.
If desired, remove the rind from the Canadian bacon pieces and chop them into smaller pieces.
Layer the drained artichokes at the bottom of a casserole dish and top them with the chopped Canadian bacon.
Take the goat cheese out of the freezer and slice it thinly using a sharp knife.
Next, sprinkle grated Mozzarella over the Canadian bacon, followed by the sliced goat cheese, green onion, and season with salt, pepper, Spike Seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs vigorously until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the other ingredients in the casserole dish and gently stir to coat everything with the eggs.
Bake the casserole for about 40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is slightly browned. Serve hot.
Note: Spike Seasoning works well with this dish, but feel free to use any all-purpose seasoning blend you prefer.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 345
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 363mg
Sodium: 1102mg
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 34g
*Please note that nutrition information is automatically calculated and may vary.
Enjoy this low-carb and keto-friendly breakfast casserole, perfect for a special brunch dish. The text is missing. Please provide the text you would like me to rewrite.
