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How to Make EPIC Breakfast Pie

People have been asking me for this recipe for YEARS. Problem was, this wasn't a recipe. I just got in the kitchen one Christmas morning and hammered it out. Here's the step-by-step as I remember it!

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Step 1 of 15
Weave the bacon. It's easier than it looks. Bacon should be COLD for this step. Be patient. It takes time but is an impressive maneuver. I used a "Silpat.". A cookie sheet works just fine too.

Weave the bacon. It's easier than it looks. Bacon should be COLD for this step. Be patient. It takes time but is an impressive maneuver. I used a "Silpat.". A cookie sheet works just fine too.

Step 2 of 15
I use this. I'm sure fresh would be better but this dish is already pretty labor intensive so this cuts down on time, and they taste great.

I use this. I'm sure fresh would be better but this dish is already pretty labor intensive so this cuts down on time, and they taste great.

Step 3 of 15
Put the shredded potatoes in a large mixing bowl and pour over a stick of melted butter and toss thoroughly. (For a lower fat version of this dish eat carrots.)

Put the shredded potatoes in a large mixing bowl and pour over a stick of melted butter and toss thoroughly. (For a lower fat version of this dish eat carrots.)

Step 4 of 15
Coat your springform pan with non-stick spray.

Coat your springform pan with non-stick spray.

Step 5 of 15
Mold the potato around the springform pan and up the sides. This will be like a nest for the rest of the stuff. Put this in the oven on 300 degrees until the potato starts to brown just slightly.

Mold the potato around the springform pan and up the sides. This will be like a nest for the rest of the stuff. Put this in the oven on 300 degrees until the potato starts to brown just slightly.

Step 6 of 15
Gently brown one (or two) lbs of bulk sausage. No need to overcook (some pink is good cause this is going to finish in the oven.) A hot pan (controlled) will make for some nicely browned sausage.

Gently brown one (or two) lbs of bulk sausage. No need to overcook (some pink is good cause this is going to finish in the oven.) A hot pan (controlled) will make for some nicely browned sausage.

Step 7 of 15
12 eggs in a large mixing bowl with a splash (2tbsp) heavy whoopin cream and salt. Whisk THOROUGHLY! Once whooped, put them in a large frying pan over low heat and make UNDERCOOKED scrambled eggs...

12 eggs in a large mixing bowl with a splash (2tbsp) heavy whoopin cream and salt. Whisk THOROUGHLY! Once whooped, put them in a large frying pan over low heat and make UNDERCOOKED scrambled eggs...

Step 8 of 15
This should have been in that 350 degree oven until it looks like this. Hint: be patient, this takes a while. (Nice crispy edges!)

This should have been in that 350 degree oven until it looks like this. Hint: be patient, this takes a while. (Nice crispy edges!)

Step 9 of 15
Take the potato nest out of the 350 degree oven and layer in your undercooked scrambled eggs.

Take the potato nest out of the 350 degree oven and layer in your undercooked scrambled eggs.

Step 10 of 15
Now layer your slightly undercooked but nicely browned breakfast sausage right on top of the eggs. Go ahead. They won't get mad.

Now layer your slightly undercooked but nicely browned breakfast sausage right on top of the eggs. Go ahead. They won't get mad.

Step 11 of 15
Now a layer of Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeese. Cheddar? Gruyere? Jack? Whatever your soon to be stopped heart desires.

Now a layer of Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeese. Cheddar? Gruyere? Jack? Whatever your soon to be stopped heart desires.

Step 12 of 15
Lay your woven bacon comforter on top of the cheese bed you just made on the potato, sausage and egg box spring.

Lay your woven bacon comforter on top of the cheese bed you just made on the potato, sausage and egg box spring.

Step 13 of 15
Bake at 350 for at least 30 minutes. OMG then you get thissssssss. (Tap the photo to view its full majesty!)

Bake at 350 for at least 30 minutes. OMG then you get thissssssss. (Tap the photo to view its full majesty!)

Step 14 of 15
This part can be messy. I used a serrated bread knife and did some sawing.

This part can be messy. I used a serrated bread knife and did some sawing.

Step 15 of 15
Leftovers will probably not be a concern.

Leftovers will probably not be a concern.

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1 Pounds Bacon

12 Eggs

1 Pounds Bulk Breakfast Sausage

1 Pounds Shredded potatoes (can be store bought)

1 Stick Buttttteeerrrrr

2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1 Springform Pan

2 Tablespoons Heavy Whippin' Cream

Pete Lozzi

Hmmm. I guess not. I'd like to see though!

(author) 3 hours ago

Toni Foselli

I don't think I could put pics in comments section, can I?

Toni Foselli 3 hours ago

Pete Lozzi

Ohhhh ok! Hee hee sounds great! I'm glad it worked! Pics next time!

(author) 3 hours ago

Toni Foselli

I didn't take any pictures, but it was amazing! Although I did not defrost the potatoes before starting, and I think it would have been better if I had. Everyone loved the bacon comforter - that in itself was a big hit! Next time - and oh yes, there will be a next time - I will make the bacon comforter a bit larger, because it shrank alarmingly. I need to find longer bacon...

Toni Foselli 3 hours ago

Pete Lozzi

Toni! How did it go! I can't wait to hear hee hee! Did you take some pics!?

(author) yesterday

Toni Foselli

I'm going to make this today for a group of friends. I bought a huge bottle of Cholula but left it home (we're staying at a beautiful lake). I can't wait - bacon comforter FTW!

Toni Foselli 1 day ago

Miss Apple

Wow...I'm getting a "#mindblown" on my radar. ALERT: Awesome tasting breakfast pie approaching in T-I'mHungry.

Miss Apple 7 months ago

Pete Lozzi

Mmm. That's a good idea actually. Served on the side! Yum!

(author) 7 months ago

Tammy Bonifazi-Eves

Ty Pete it's great for large groups !! The only thing missing was sausage gravy! :)

Tammy Bonifazi-Eves 7 months ago

Pete Lozzi

Nice Joe. Anything I should add to the comments or say differently?

(author) 7 months ago

Joe Reyes

I just made this for my family. They absolutely loved it. Thank you Pete for the recipe. You are the man!

Joe Reyes 7 months ago

Linda O.

Creative genius, that's what you are! If this doesn't turn people into bacon lovers, I don't know what would. Love this guide and look forward to more!

Linda O. 7 months ago

Pete Lozzi

Hee hee. Seriously try it. Whoever you make it for will never stop talking about it. Plus, bacon comforter. That is all.

(author) 7 months ago

Greer H

OMG this looks soooo good!!!!

Greer H 7 months ago

Florence Guirnalda

Awesomely looking good! Will try it.

Florence Guirnalda 7 months ago

Y P

 definitely a heart stopper!!! Will hafta try this recipe!! Ty for sharing...

Y P 7 months ago

Allie Andrade

It looks good lol

Allie Andrade 7 months ago

Maggie Gurl💙💜💚❤

You had me at bacon comforter! Nom Nom Nom 😻

Maggie Gurl💙💜💚❤ 7 months ago

Kay Huebner

Yum!!!!!

Kay Huebner 7 months ago

Jennifer Koo

That does look epic! Lol

Jennifer Koo 7 months ago

Lisa Papworth

Wow looks fantastic

Lisa Papworth 7 months ago

Daniel Pritt

Definitely gonna have to make this!

Daniel Pritt 7 months ago

Toni Foselli

This was easier than it looks, even pre-coffee.

Toni Foselli 3 hours ago

Pete Lozzi

If these are merchandised in the freezer case of your market, you will want them completely thawed before forming them into your fluffy nest! Thanks Toni for the shout about that!

(author) 3 hours ago

Toni Foselli

Not yet - But I will!

Toni Foselli 5 months ago

Pete Lozzi

Tee hee. Did you try this!?

(author) 5 months ago

Toni Foselli

Ha ha - eat carrots!

Toni Foselli 5 months ago

Maxine Sparrow✌

For a different flavor and texture, mix in one raw egg and 2 green onions instead of butter, then cook as normal

Maxine Sparrow✌ 7 months ago

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Hrisheet Jaggarow

Love the metaphors!

Hrisheet Jaggarow 7 months ago

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