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Cheesy Egg Bake

Cheesy Egg Bake: The Ultimate Breakfast Comfort Casserole

Cheesy Egg Bake is a comforting breakfast casserole, versatile for gatherings, easy to prepare, and crowd-pleasing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 large Eggs provides structure and fluffiness
  • 1 cup Milk whole or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper can substitute with cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped, yellow works best
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Diced Ham or Cooked Bacon or cooked sausage
For the Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Swiss, mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for greasing the baking dish
For Sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or butter

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Skillet
  • large bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish thoroughly with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms, sauté for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  5. Stir in the sautéed vegetables, diced ham or bacon, and 1.5 cups of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Cheesy Egg Bake can be customized with different cheeses and vegetables. Allow a cooling time before slicing for best results.

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