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These low carb 3-ingredient bacon overbrook bakes are the kind of simple, comforting recipe that earns a permanent place in a family meal rotation. With just a few hearty ingredients and a quick trip through the oven, you get savory squares with crisp edges, plenty of bacon flavor, and a rich cheesy top that feels right at home for casual gatherings, game days, brunch spreads, or an easy weeknight supper.

Serve these warm squares with a simple green salad, sliced tomatoes, steamed broccoli, or a bowl of soup for an easy meal. They also fit nicely on a brunch table alongside scrambled eggs and fruit for anyone at the table who is not counting carbs, and they make a satisfying party bite with a little sour cream or chopped green onion on the side if you want to dress them up.

Low Carb 3-Ingredient Bacon Overbrook Bakes

Servings: 6

Low carb bacon overbrook bakes in a casserole dish

Ingredients

1 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
8 large eggs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Bacon, eggs, and shredded cheddar on a counter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or small casserole dish.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until fully blended, then stir in the crumbled bacon and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese.

Egg mixture with bacon and cheese in a bowl

3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar evenly over the top.

Unbaked bacon and egg mixture in a casserole dish

4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown around the edges.

Freshly baked bacon squares in casserole dish

5. Let the bake rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.

Variations & Tips

For picky eaters: Cut the squares small and serve them as hand-held bites for breakfast or snack time. If someone in the family prefers a milder flavor, use Monterey Jack instead of sharp cheddar.

Make-ahead tip: Cook and crumble the bacon a day ahead, then store it in the refrigerator so assembly is extra fast. You can also bake the whole dish ahead and reheat individual squares in the microwave or a low oven.

Easy add-in idea: If you do not need to keep it strictly to three ingredients, a spoonful of chopped green onion or a pinch of black pepper adds a little extra flavor without much extra work.

Baking tip: Watch the center closely near the end of baking time. You want it just set so the squares stay juicy and tender instead of dry.