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Slice of cheesy egg bake on a white plate with a silver fork, remainder of egg bake in the background.
5 from 7 votes
Created by: Stefanie

Cheesy Egg Bake


Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
12
Cheesy egg bake brings together all your favorite omelet add-ins - think melty cheese, savory meats, hearty veggies and fresh herbs - in one hearty dish that serves up to 12. It’s a holiday favorite in our house and perfect for breakfast, or feeding a hungry crowd!
12

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground pork sausage - browned
  • ⅓ cup chives or green onions
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced with seeds removed
  • ½ cup baby spinach leaves
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • ½ cup flour
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup fresh herbs chopped - parsley, basil
  • 4-6 cup shredded cheeses - jack and cheddar

Instructions

  • Cook ground pork sausage, drain fat, and set aside.
  • Mix all shredded cheeses (if using more than one type) and divide in half. Layer one half of the cheese on the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish or divide between two deep pie plates.
  • Combine sausage, chives, tomatoes, chopped spinach, and any other desired vegetables.
  • Spread meats and veggies over the cheese in baking dish.
  • Top with the remaining cheese.
  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs well.
  • Add milk, salt, pepper, and flour to eggs and whisk until combined.
  • Add herbs into egg mixture, if desired. You can also reserve herbs for garnishing after the egg casserole is baked.
  • Pour egg and herb mixture over the other ingredients in the baking dish(es).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until the top is puffy and beginning to brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Notes

  1. Make sure to shred your own cheese for the best flavor and melting. I've found this dish tastes best with a combination of 2-3 cheeses.
  2. Certain add-ins, such as the ground pork sausage, must be cooked before it is added to the other ingredients. This prevents any raw or undercooked meat in the breakfast bake. Certain veggies, such as mushrooms, should also be sautéed.
  3. Drain the browned ground sausage well of any excess grease to reduce the fat content of this dish and prevent it from being overly oily.
  4. The bottom layer of shredded cheese makes it easy for the individual slices of this egg bake to be removed from the baking dish. You could also lightly grease your baking dish to avoid any sticking.
  5. Watch that your casserole doesn't overcook in the oven. The egg bake should be puffy and starting to brown on the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 277mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2022IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 665mg | Iron: 3mg

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