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.
Healthy Egg Casserole (Egg Bake)
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:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 9×13” baking dish, set aside.
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook diced bacon until it just starts becomes soft.
- Add minced garlic and onion and cook until bacon begins to brown.
- 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.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs.
- Add sea salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
- Add cooled bacon/veggie mixture to the beaten eggs and stir to combine.
- Add cheese. Stir to combine.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and spread the mixture evenly in the dish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until top is set and slightly browned.
- Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm.
Breakfast Casserole
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:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13’’ pan with cooking spray.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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How long does it take to bake an egg?
- First, preheat the oven to 350ºF and generously spray a nonstick muffin tin with cooking spray. …
- Next, crack one egg into each well and then season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Bake eggs at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until the yolk reaches your desired doneness.