My Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Loaf makes the perfect savory breakfast for busy mornings. Crispy bacon and melted cheese are baked right in the loaf. While hard-boiled eggs in the center add protein and create a fun presentation.

Bacon egg & cheese breakfast loaf cut open so you can see the hard boiled egg on a board served with blueberries, strawberries and coffee

This is a great way to start the day with a filling protein breakfast. If you’re a savory breakfast lover like me (I do like pancakes and waffles on occasion) you are going to love this breakfast bread.

With much more going on than your average zucchini or banana bread, this loaf keeps you fuller longer thanks to its protein-packed ingredients. Plus, the classic bacon flavor is hard to resist.

A loaf fresh out of the oven cooling on a rack

Great for travel

I bring slices of this loaf with me when I travel because I like to wake up and enjoy a slice with coffee in my hotel room instead of having to rush out to breakfast or overpay for room service. I also send a slice to work with my husband with a fresh coffee and when he is traveling and has an early flight.

Back to school breakfast

While making this loaf, it came to mind that it is back to school time for a lot of us and you could make ahead for the week. If you’re running late as we tend to be until we get back into the routine, send a slice with the kids to eat on the way to school. If you want it warm, just put a slice in the toaster, it warms up beautifully and gets a little crust.

A closeup of the sliced loaf showing the bacon bits and hard boiled egg

The choice of cheese is up to you. Any of your favorite cheese that is or can be grated will work just as well. I specified vegetable oil, but any light,  non-flavored oil can be used.

Step by step

Flour, baking powder and salt mixed in a glass bowl

To a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt

To a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and oil.

Eggs, milk and oil whisked in a glass bowl
Wet ingredients are mixed into the dry ingredients

In small batches, add the wet ingredient to the dry and stir until well mixed.

Stir in the chopped bacon.

Chopped baking being stirred into the mix

Grated cheese being stirred into them mix

Stir in the grated cheese.

Pour half of the mix to a buttered, parchment lined loaf pan. Place 3 hard boiled eggs down the center.

Mix in a glass loaf pan with 3 hard boiled eggs
The mix is poured over the eggs and it's ready to bake

Pour the rest of the mix into the pan to cover the eggs. Smooth the top and baked for 50 minutes or until browned and  a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.

 

Hard boiled eggs

Fun fact: The hard-boiled eggs in the center not only add extra protein, but this is also an Italian tradition. They’re added to the middle of their version of meatloaf called Polpettone.

A slice of loaf on a white plate with a fork, strawberries, blueberries and a cup of coffee

 

Loaf is sliced and ready to be served
5 from 9 reviews

Bacon Egg & Cheese Breakfast Loaf

Janette
A delicious, moist baked loaf with bacon and cheese along with hard boiled eggs baked right in the center.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 large eggs
  • Butter, for greasing the loaf pan
  • 1 ¾ cups (240 grams) all-purpose/plain flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature, whisked
  • ⅔ cup (156 ml) whole milk
  • ⅓ cup (78 ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 ounces (56 grams) cooked bacon, chopped
  • 1 cup (50 grams) gruyere cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Add the 3 eggs to a saucepan and cover with water. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add the eggs to cold water. Tap them to crack the shells all over and peel under running water. Dry and set aside.
  • Grease a loaf pan with  butter. Line with a parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350°F/175°F.
  • To a large bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • To a separate bowl, add the whisked eggs and whisk in the milk and oil.
  • Add a little of the wet ingredients to the dry and fold in. Add in batches until well mixed. Stir in the bacon and the cheese.
  • Pour 1/2 of the batter into the loaf pan. Place the hard boiled eggs down the center of the pan and pour over the rest of the batter so the eggs are covered.
  • Bake on the center rack of the oven for 50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted. All ovens are calibrated differently so time may vary.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, use the parchment paper to lift out the loaf and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Serving: 1, Calories: 140kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 356mg
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