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.
Bake eggs at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes or until the yolk reaches your desired doneness. If your eggs don’t come right out, run a knife around the edges to help them loosen.
WHAT ARE BAKED EGGS
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?”
“Why? Did you have some?” “You totally can have some, ” I said.
“Oh yes,” she said. “It was delicious. Can I get the recipe? My boys would love it.”
HOW TO MAKE BAKED EGGS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and brush a 9×13 baking pan with melted butter.
- Whisk together the eggs, pepperjack cheese (or any other cheese you like), 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, onions, fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese. Store leftovers in the fridge.
- Add a chopped cherry tomato or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add a handful of spinach.
- Finish it with a sprinkle of Parmesan or feta cheese.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes.
- Add some bacon bits on top.
- Add some chopped veggies.
- Top with some herbs like chopped parsley, chives, or basil.
- Spice it up with some hot sauce.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Handy Tip – How to Bake Eggs in the Oven. No Peeling!
FAQ
How do you tell if baked eggs are done?
Is it safe to bake eggs in the oven?
How do you not overcook eggs in the oven?
How long do you cook eggs at 350 degrees?
However, cooking eggs at 350 degrees in an oven can be a little tricky. You have to pay attention to the egg as it continues to bake throughout the process. So, after you’ve set the eggs up in a way that allows for a thorough cook, the best way to time your food is to watch and set a timer for a max of fifteen minutes.
What is the best way to cook eggs?
The best way to prepare eggs are shorter and lower-heat cooking methods, as they cause less cholesterol oxidation and help retain most of the egg’s nutrients. For this reason, poached and boiled (either hard or soft) eggs may be the healthiest to eat. Also, these cooking methods, don’t add any unnecessary calories, like oil.
How long does it take to bake eggs in the oven?
It will take about fifteen minutes in the oven depending on the oven and your desired egg doneness. For soft eggs, It could be as little as nine minutes. This oven baked eggs recipe is an easy fix for rushed morning breakfasts! These eggs are baked in muffin pans and are ready in just 15 minutes. {WW 0 Points, Paleo and Whole 30}
How long do you bake a soft center egg?
Bake the eggs for 7 to 12 minutes. The longer you bake the eggs, the more firm they will become. Soft-center eggs are great if you want to eat them for breakfast on a plate. If you wish to use the eggs in a breakfast sandwich, however, a firm-center egg would work better because it won’t be as runny.