Description
A delicious and hearty Cheesy Egg Casserole perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced cooked ham (or cooked bacon)
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and mustard powder until well combined.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and bell pepper for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Stir the sautéed vegetables, diced ham, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese into the egg mixture. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the egg mixture.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the ham and add more vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 400mg