Easy Baked Eggs
Easy baked eggs are a simple, hands-off breakfast that delivers perfectly cooked eggs with minimal effort and clean up. They're a delicious and versatile option for busy mornings, meal prep, or making a big batch of breakfast sandwiches.
Servings: 9
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- 10 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Add both the eggs and cream to a mixing bowl and whisk them together until evenly combined. Season with salt & pepper, to taste. Set aside.10 eggs, 1 cup heavy cream, salt & pepper
- Add the melted butter to an 8x8" baking dish, and spread out in the bottom. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly out overtop.2 tbsp melted butter, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Gently pour the egg mixture into the dish overtop of the cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes, just until the center's set.
- Carefully remove the hot dish from the oven, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is a great way to meal prep breakfast for busy weekdays, for when you have company, and to use up an abundance of eggs.
- Slice the baked eggs up into equal portions and prep egg sandwiches for an on the go option. If you want to make them freezer friendly, assemble the sandwiches and let them cool to room temperature. Wrap each one tightly in plastic and put them them in a freezer safe bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and reheat in a hot oven or in the microwave until warmed through.
- Customize these! Cheddar not your thing? Use Swiss or shredded Italian blend or whatever you like.
- Want more flavor? Add some fresh chopped fresh chives, green onions or other fresh herbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 982IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 1mg