Egg Bake Recipes

This Egg Casserole (Egg Bake) is an easy, healthy breakfast casserole thats made with only 9 ingredients (eggs, veggies, bacon, cheese and spices)! Its a healthy, low-carb way to start the day!

This healthy egg casserole recipe is one of my favorites. Its a simple, straightforward breakfast casserole with bacon, eggs, vegetables and cheese. No extras (like milk, bread, potatoes, etc.). Just a bunch of protein and nutrients to start the day right!

You can make it, cut it into individual servings and enjoy it all week long. Its even freezer-friendly and totally customizable to your taste preferences!

Plus, this egg casserole isnt just for breakfast! Whenever I need a “clean out the fridge” dinner, I usually make an egg dish of some sort, like this egg bake, (or this easy frittata recipe, the best omelet recipe, egg muffins, egg salad, crustless quiche or hash brown quiche). I even eat the leftovers for lunch. So no matter what time of day, or night, it is, this healthy breakfast casserole is a winner.

egg bake recipes

Healthy Egg Casserole (Egg Bake)

egg bake recipes

This Egg Casserole (Egg Bake) is an easy, healthy breakfast casserole that’s made with only 9 ingredients (eggs, veggies, bacon, cheese and spices)! It’s a healthy, low-carb way to start the day!

Prep: 15min

Total: 45min

Yield: 10

Serving Size: 1 piece

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 piece, calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 216 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

Ingredients:

  • 5 slices bacon (diced)
  • 1 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup))
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (diced (about 1 cup))
  • 12 eggs (beaten)
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease a 9×13” baking dish, set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook diced bacon until it just starts becomes soft.
  4. Add minced garlic and onion and cook until bacon begins to brown.
  5. Add red pepper and green pepper, cover and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the veggies are soft and bacon is browned, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs.
  8. Add sea salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
  9. Add cooled bacon/veggie mixture to the beaten eggs and stir to combine.
  10. Add cheese. Stir to combine.
  11. Pour into prepared baking dish and spread the mixture evenly in the dish.
  12. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until top is set and slightly browned.
  13. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.

Breakfast Casserole

egg bake recipes

This easy Breakfast Casserole recipe is made with eggs, sausage, and cheese and only takes a few minutes to throw together. You can make ahead of time, so it’s the perfect breakfast casserole for Christmas morning or any day!

Prep: 10min

Total: 65min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 385 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 239 mg, Sodium 669 mg, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds pork sausage
  • 12 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream ((light or regular))
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 green onions
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (, diced)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (, diced)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13’’ pan with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the eggs, sour cream, milk, cheese and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix on low speed with electric mixers, just until combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain most of the grease and add the sausage to the bowl with the egg mixture.
  4. Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet the sausage was cooked in and sauté for 2- 3 minutes. Add to the bowl with the eggs and stir everything to combine.
  5. Pour mixture into greased 9×13’’ pan and bake for 35-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is just barely jiggly.
  6. Leftover egg casserole can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed within 3-4 days. Leftovers are delicious reheated in the microwave.

Easy Egg Bake Recipe

FAQ

Do egg bakes need to be covered when baking?

Covering the dish with aluminum foil for the first part of the bake time helps the casserole heat through to the center without drying out on top. Remove the foil for the last half of the bake time so that the top can crisp up.

Can you overcook an egg bake?

If you’re baking eggs in an oven, the temperature of the ramekins will continue to rise, so if you leave the eggs in the oven for too long—even just an extra 30 seconds—you will likely overcook them.

How do you know when egg bake is done?

Cook or bake until a thermometer inserted at the center shows 160° F or a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

How long does it take to bake an egg?

Instructions
  1. First, preheat the oven to 350ºF and generously spray a nonstick muffin tin with cooking spray. …
  2. Next, crack one egg into each well and then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Bake eggs at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until the yolk reaches your desired doneness.
About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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