Isn’t she a beauty? Just look at all that delicious bacon! This make ahead breakfast pie has all the makings of a wonderful breakfast: eggs, potatoes, cheese, and bacon. The center is like a quiche, with the bacon baked directly on top. The result is that the flavor of the bacon gets infused into EVERY bite, including the crust, as it bakes. It’s simply amazing. This is a sure-fire way to make Father’s Day special, and it’s perfect for getting the kids to help make it. I was lucky to have “help” on this as well… Zoey loves watching me cook in the kitchen, and she loved “helping” her dad enjoy the meal in our back yard, too!
Young children can measure ingredients or stir them together, and older, more experienced kids can form the pie crust or weave the bacon lattice topping. Which, by the way, is much less complicated than it looks. Here’s a photo tutorial on how to make the lattice crust. You can make it on a separate surface and transfer it (carefully!) to the pie, or you can form it directly on top. One thing to watch out for: the bacon will submerge slightly into the pie mixture. This is totally fine. Just make sure the edges of the bacon are resting on the edge of the crust. Also, be sure to bend in the corner pieces of the lattice in order to fit the round shape of the pie (see photo below).
While this recipe is a little more complex and time consuming than my usual easy meals, I love that you can assemble this breakfast pie ahead of time. Once it’s all put together, you can refrigerate it for up to two days before baking. Then, you can spend Father’s Day morning doing more important things, like spending time with Dad, while it bakes away and makes your house smell amazing. Zach and I love doing two things together above all else: eating delicious food, and spending time outdoors. We hope to impart these loves to our children. It’s important to us that Zoey (and any future siblings she may have) learn how to cook- in case you haven’t noticed, I think cooking at home is one of the best things you can do for your health and your wallet. I can’t wait to make this a yearly tradition- have the kid(s) help me make their dad a delicious and hearty breakfast- one that will fill us up so we can go on a hike, go swimming, or do some other fun and active outdoor adventure.
What are you doing for Father’s Day this year? Do you have any special traditions? I’d love to hear about them in the comments below!
More bacon recipes
Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin with Apple Cider Gravy Breakfast BLT with Spicy Mayo and Arugula Praline Bacon Skillet Potato Salad with Bacon and Arugula
Here’s the printable recipe for the Make Ahead Breakfast Pie with Lattice Bacon Crust. Hope you enjoy, and I wish a very happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there!
