Overnight Brunch Pie
Photography by Bev I Am
Recipe Basics
Total ready time (prep + bake): 55 minutes
Required chill time: 2 hours to overnight
Yields: 6 servings (8 total slices)
Total ingredients: 10
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
½ cup corn flake crumbs
5 large eggs
2 ½ cups frozen hash brown potatoes
1 ½ cups Swiss cheese
⅓ cup milk
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Tabasco sauce
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook bacon over medium heat until fully crisp, then crumble it into small pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the rendered bacon grease from the pan.
Mix the corn flake crumbs with the reserved bacon grease in a small bowl until evenly coated, then set the mixture aside.
Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl, then add the crumbled bacon and all remaining ingredients (excluding the corn flake crumb topping) and stir to combine fully.
Pour the full mixture into a standard pie plate, then spread the corn flake crumb topping evenly over the top.
Cover the pie tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours, or leave it chilled overnight for easy prep the next day.
When ready to bake, uncover the pie and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50 minutes until fully set.
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5-Star Reader Review
I’ve been searching for a foolproof, delicious overnight breakfast recipe for ages, and this is it! This brunch pie cuts into perfect, clean wedges that hold their shape beautifully. At first bite, it reads like a creamy, savory quiche, but the hash brown base and crispy cornflake topping give this casserole a totally unique, standout flavor all its own.
When I was prepping to make this, I realized my Swiss cheese had gone past its prime, so I swapped it for mozzarella last minute—and it turned out to be an amazing substitution in a pinch. I also highly recommend putting a bottle of Tabasco on the brunch table so guests can add their preferred amount of heat.
I will absolutely make this again, and I know it’ll become a staple in my house. It works perfectly for casual family breakfasts and special occasion brunch gatherings with guests alike. This recipe is a total winner!! Thank you for sharing, KelBel! :)
