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Baked eggs are your new breakfast best friend! It takes only minutes to whip up, and it comes out perfectly cheesy and fluffy every time.
An EASY BAKED Breakfast!
We LOVE quick and easy breakfast ideas so much that we have Brinner (breakfast for dinner) every Wednesday night.
Baked eggs are one of our go-to’s. They are similar to frittatas except that a frittata is more of an egg custard and a quiche is a frittata with a pie crust shell. Because it’s baked, the eggs come out perfectly cooked every time, and the consistency is extra cheesy (our recipe has 3 kinds of cheeses) and fluffy!
This egg bake recipe is super simple to throw together! It takes almost an hour to cook, but the prep is a breeze (just 5 minutes to mix!) Depending on how many you’re serving and the occasion, they can be baked in anything from smaller ramekins to larger casserole dishes. Plus, you can add your favorite proteins and veggies to change up the flavor.
We love to make oven baked eggs because it’s the easiest of them all!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes COOK TIME: 55 minutes
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted – Unsalted or salted butter can be used.
- 12 whole eggs – room temperature
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (16-ounce) container cottage cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- optional ingredients – cooked crumbled bacon or sausage, fresh herbs, or veggies like mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers
- optional garnish – sour cream, chives, Salsa, Guacamole, or hot sauce
How to Make Baked Eggs
- PREP. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush the melted butter onto a 9×13 casserole dish and set aside.
- WHISK. Add 12 eggs to a large bowl and whisk. Whisk in 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese, 16 ounces cottage cheese, ½ cup flour, and 1 teaspoon salt and pour into the baking dish.
- BAKE. Bake for 55-60 minutes. The baked eggs are done when it puffs up and springs back when pressed. Another way to test for doneness is to insert a thermometer into the eggs. They should reach about 160°F.
- Sprinkle green onions on top and serve it warm! Save this recipe for the holidays and weekends.
KRISTYN’S Baked Egg TIPS
- MAKE IT IN A MUFFIN TIN: Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes. We have a similar recipe you can use Healthy Egg Muffins.
- CHANGE IT UP: This recipe is a great base for other flavor variations.
- GREEK: Add chopped spinach, halved cherry tomatoes and feta
- MEXICAN: Add salsa, chopped bell peppers, chorizo
- MEAT LOVERS: Add chopped bacon, crumbled sausage + cubed ham
- VEGGIES: Add chopped veggies: onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (16-ounce) container cottage cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush the melted butter onto a 9×13 casserole dish and set aside.
- Add eggs to a large bowl and whisk. Whisk in mozzarella, cheese, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, flour, and salt, and pour into the baking dish.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes.
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Notes
- Reheat. Remove the plastic and cover the casserole with foil. Bake the frozen casserole at 350°F for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until warm throughout, about another 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Whip up the egg mixture the night before and keep it covered in the fridge. Allow it to sit at room temperature while the oven preheats, then bake.
Freeze a fully baked casserole. Allow it to cool completely then wrap the pan with plastic wrap and again with foil. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Reheat. Remove the plastic and cover the casserole with foil. Bake the frozen casserole at 350°F for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until warm throughout, about another 30 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat it for a minute or so in the microwave and serve!
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I made this for Christmas morning breakfast, and the time was too much! I would cook it 30 minutes instead of close to an hour next time. It was all dried out and over baked. The flavor was great but it was dried out. I hope this helps!
Thank you for trying it!
A great way to serve uP eggs. You can add different toppings and serving it up casserole stYle makes it a breeze.
So good! Next time im going to add bacon bits to the top.
LOVE THIS BREAKFAST IDEA! SO DELICIOUS!
Thanks for sharing. This will be perfect for when you have guests staying over and need to make a quick breakfast!
I can’t wait to try this!! It looks amaaazing!! The perfect breakfast!
So excited to try this recipe!
Can you make this dish without mozzarella and cheddar cheeses withiut affecting its moisture?
I haven’t made it without the cheese, but you could certainly give it a try! You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do.
Fluffy eggs are the best, and these are literally the fluffiest eggs I have ever had. Seriously never making eggs any other way ever again.
I am so excited to try these! They look so soft & airy! I had never thought to make them like this, but it’s a delicious option over scrambled eggs.