Description
A straightforward recipe for a baked egg casserole featuring cheese, suitable for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled sausage (optional)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and cooked sausage, if using.
- In a separate skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the vegetables in the dish.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the middle comes out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a make-ahead option, assemble the casserole completely (do not bake), cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
- You can substitute the sausage with diced ham or cooked bacon for variety.
- Use a mix of your favorite melting cheeses for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 250