Description
This stuffing egg bake turns leftover holiday stuffing into a savory breakfast casserole that’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings or feeding a crowd. The combination of eggs, cheese, and seasoned bread creates a hearty dish that bakes up golden and fluffy every time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 large eggs
- 1 box (6 oz) Stove Top stuffing mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup onions, diced
Seasonings and Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Optional spices (garlic powder or paprika)
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 350F and grab a 9×13 inch baking dish for easy preparation.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into a skillet and sauté ½ cup diced onions and 1 cup bell peppers over medium heat for exactly 5-7 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Crack 6 large eggs into a spacious mixing bowl and pour in 1 cup milk, whisking thoroughly until completely blended.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper into your egg mixture, adding optional spices like garlic powder for extra depth.
- Empty the entire 6 oz box of Stove Top stuffing mix into the liquid ingredients, stirring gently to combine all components.
- Fold 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the stuffing.
- Coat your baking dish with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking and pour the entire mixture inside.
- Spread the mixture evenly across the dish, creating a uniform layer for consistent cooking.
- Place the dish in the preheated 350F oven and bake for precisely 30-35 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the egg bake to rest for 3-5 minutes before cutting into square servings.
Notes
- Customize your cheese choice to add depth of flavor, like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for extra zing.
- For a protein boost, mix in cooked crumbled bacon or diced ham before baking.
- Make this dish vegetarian by substituting stuffing with a plant-based alternative and using dairy-free milk.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time to streamline morning cooking and save valuable minutes.
- Prep Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg