Description
Cheesy egg bake brings weekend breakfast comfort straight from my kitchen to your table. Savory layers of eggs, cheese, and crispy bread create a simple morning meal that feeds hungry families with minimal morning effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- ½ cup cooked potatoes
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ½ cup sauteed spinach
- ½ cup sauteed mushrooms
Instructions
- Grab an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking dish and coat it with cooking spray. Preheat your oven precisely to 375°F (190°C).
- Crack 6 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl. Pour in ½ cup of milk and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk everything until the mixture looks completely smooth and uniform.
- Fold 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. If using extra ingredients like diced potatoes or chopped green onions, stir in ½ cup of those now.
- Transfer the entire egg and cheese mixture into your prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly across the surface with a spatula.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes. Watch for the top to turn golden and the center to set firmly without any liquid jiggling.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. This helps the egg bake firm up and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into square portions and serve while the cheese is still warm and melty.
Notes
- Swap out cheddar for your favorite melting cheese like Gruyère or Monterey Jack to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep mix-ins like ham, bacon, or sautéed vegetables ahead of time to streamline morning cooking.
- Check doneness by gently shaking the baking dish – the center should wobble slightly but not be liquid.
- For a lower-carb version, replace regular milk with almond milk and add extra vegetables instead of potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 280 mg