We just got back from our cruise and I’m feeling the jiggle if you know what I mean. Unfortunately, the food was just meh. Not the worst food I’ve ever eaten but not the best either.
When your cooking for 8,000 people I know I can’t expect it to be top notch but I think they error on the side of bland to accommodate more palettes.
We ate more eggs on our cruise than anything else because how can you screw up a fresh omelette or fried eggs? They had the fake scrambled egg thingy at the buffet which wasn’t doing it for any of us at our morning breakfasts.
No joke we eat so many eggs at our house. Boiled Eggs, Deviled, Egg Omelets, Eggs in Cookies…what???? (that totally counts)
When I have company over I don’t like slaving over a skillet as people trickle downstairs. These Cheesy Baked Eggs are the perfect breakfast recipe or weekend brunch dish.
The ingredients in the egg mixture are simple: Eggs, cottage cheese, a little flour, salt, and Pepperjack Cheese. The cottage cheese completely disappears in these baked eggs. Trust me! Because I’m not a cottage cheese fan when it’s plain.
The great thing about these is that you can totally half it in an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan.
The first time I made this simple baked eggs recipe my husband ate them for lunch and dinner. Me like protein.
One time I left the pan of these eggs cooling on the counter when we were headed out for a date. My babysitter texted me, “What is that in the pan on the counter?”
“Oh yes,” she said. “It was delicious. Can I get the recipe? My boys would love it.”
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. The perfect temperature for baking eggs.
- Melt ½ tablespoon butter for each dish. Throw them in the already warm oven to make quick work of it. …
- Add 2 eggs per dish. …
- Add salt and pepper. …
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
Baked Eggs
These easy Baked Eggs that are breakfast made with simple ingredients. Eggs, cottage cheese, and Pepperjack cheese which gives them a little kick. Everyone asks for this casserole recipe when I make these baked eggs
Prep: 5min
Total: 50min
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 12 eggs, beaten
- 1 lb (16 ounces) shredded Pepperjack cheese ((other types of shredded cheese can be used like cheddar cheese))
- 1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instruction:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and brush a 9×13 baking pan with the melted butter.
- Whisk together the eggs, pepperjack cheese, cottage cheese, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are completely set about 50-60 minutes. Start checking it around 45 minutes. Cut into squares and serve with salsa, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, or onions if desired.
Baked Eggs Three Ways | Jamie Oliver
FAQ
Can you bake eggs in the oven?
What are baked eggs called?
What temperature should baked eggs be?
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Cooking eggs to the right temperature.
| Part of egg | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Egg white | 144-149 F |
| Yolk | 149-158 F |
| Whole eggs | 144-158 F |
Can you bake eggs in muffin tins instead of boiling?
What are the best eggs to bake with?
How do you bake eggs without drying them out?
The best way to make sure your eggs don’t turn dry and rubbery is to not overcook them. When less heat is applied, there isn’t time to squeeze out all the moisture. So your eggs stay tender, not chewy.
