Description
Cheesy baked egg casserole comes together faster than your weekend breakfast dreams could hope for. Creamy eggs nestled with crispy bacon and melted cheese make weekend mornings deliciously simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup diced vegetables
- 1 cup cooked meat
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish Ingredients:
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs
- Additional shredded cheese
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter, ensuring every corner gets covered.
- Crack 8 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl, then pour in 1 cup of milk and whisk thoroughly until the mixture looks smooth and uniform.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder into the egg mixture, whisking to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Fold 2 cups of shredded cheese into the seasoned eggs, stirring gently to distribute the cheese throughout the liquid.
- Add 1 cup of diced vegetables and 1 cup of cooked meat to the egg mixture, carefully incorporating them so they’re spread consistently.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread the contents evenly across the surface.
- Place the dish in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and firm center.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the eggs to set completely.
- Sprinkle additional cheese and chopped green onions on top if desired, then slice and serve while warm.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother, more even texture in your casserole.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, Swiss, or pepper jack to customize the flavor profile.
- For a lower-carb version, swap out vegetables and replace with spinach or kale for added nutrition.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to make morning assembly faster and easier, storing chopped vegetables and cooked meats separately in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 478 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg