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Cheesy Egg Bake

Cheesy Egg Bake: Your New Favorite Weekend Breakfast Delight

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Discover the Cheesy Egg Bake, a delightful breakfast casserole that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting morning feast.
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
  

For the Egg Base
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 0.5 cup Alternative Cheese Options Swiss or mozzarella
For Savory Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Diced Ham or Cooked Bacon
  • 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup Sliced Mushrooms
For Seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
For Baking
  • 1 tablespoon Butter For greasing the baking dish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheesy Egg Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
  5. Stir in the sautéed vegetables, diced ham or bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture.
  6. Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set and the top is golden-brown.
  9. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is perfect on its own or garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or chives.

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