Best 8 Easy Cheddar Egg Bake Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick, easy, and delicious breakfast that the whole family will love, look no further than the classic cheddar egg bake. This simple dish is made with just a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand, and it can be ready in under an hour. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just cooking for yourself, this versatile recipe can be easily adjusted to fit your needs.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEDDAR BAKED EGGS



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
12 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large saute pan over low heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, taking care not to brown the flour. Slowly add hot milk, using a wire whisk to stir. Cook the roux into the milk over low simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until mixture has thickened. Add the salt, pepper and cayenne. Stir in the cheese and the green onions. Remove from the heat when the cheese has fully melted.
  • Using a large baking dish or individual ramekins, pour the hot sauce into the dish(es). Break the eggs, one at a time, into a small, shallow fruit dish and slide them, one at a time, into the sauce. Place in the oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until the whites and yolks have begun to set. Serve immediately.

EASY CHEDDAR EGG BAKE



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Make and share this Easy Cheddar Egg Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Pour into ungreased baking pan, 8 x 8 x 2 inches.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until eggs are set.

BAKED EGGS WITH FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR AND POTATOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 large eggs
1 cup extra-sharp farmhouse cheddar, shredded (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a large, well-seasoned cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally until tender and brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper, and remove from the heat.
  • Push the potatoes aside to make 4 evenly spaced shallow nests and break 2 eggs into each. Bake until the egg whites are cooked and the yolks are still runny, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese over the eggs and continue baking until it just melts, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

EASY CHEESY BAKED EGGS



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This is an easy baked eggs recipe from my Grandpa Douglas' mother, Marguerite. We made this the other day and it was fabulous! This would be a 6 out of 5 if possible to rate it that.

Provided by Heather Rosdail

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
10 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch pan.
  • Cover the bottom of the prepared pan with 1/2 of the sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • Mix together heavy cream, dry mustard, salt, and paprika in a bowl. Pour 1/2 of the mixture over the cheese in the prepared pan.
  • Break eggs over the top, making sure not to break yolks. Cover with remaining cream mixture and top with remaining sharp Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 225.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 446.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GOOD MORNING EGG BAKE



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This quick and easy egg and sausage bake has just a hint of zest with the addition of fiesta nacho cheese soup.

Provided by Paige

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
9 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed nacho cheese soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage and onion. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Transfer sausage mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Whisk together the eggs and milk. Stir in the nacho cheese soup and 1 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese. Pour egg mixture over the sausage, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the eggs are set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 276.2 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1008.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BAKED CHEDDAR EGGS & POTATOES



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I love making breakfast recipes with eggs for dinner, especially this combo with potatoes and cheese that's started in a skillet on the stovetop and then popped into the oven to bake. -Nadine Merheb, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 pounds red potatoes, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 large eggs
1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; cook and stir until golden brown and tender. Stir in parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. With the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in the potato mixture; break 2 eggs into each well., Bake until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 461mg cholesterol, Sodium 651mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

CHEDDAR, SAUSAGE, AND EGG BREAKFAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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This easy sausage and egg breakfast bake recipe is perfect to throw something together for a crowd. After quickly cooking the sausage and spinach, add the rest of the ingredients to a baking pan, put it in the oven, and you're done! This recipe is also great for meal prep; bake on a Sunday night, cut it into pieces, wrap in foil, and keep it the fridge for a few days.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb breakfast sausage, casings removed, crumbled
8 scallions, chopped, white\light green parts and dark green parts divided
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced, divided
8 cups fresh spinach, packed
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups whole milk
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
8 cups day-old country white bread
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Add the breakfast sausage to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking up with a spatula until no longer pink, 7-8 minutes.
  • Add the white and light green scallions, ½ of the bell pepper, and ½ of the spinach. Sauté for 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted, then add the rest of the spinach and continue cooking until wilted. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and garlic powder. Add the milk and whisk to incorporate.
  • Grease a 9 (22 cm) x 13-inch (33 cm) glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Add the cubed bread to the baking dish. If you don't have day-old bread, spread the cubed bread on a baking sheet and dry out in a 300˚F (150˚C) oven for 15-20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup (100 G) of shredded cheese over the bread, then evenly spread the sausage mixture on top. Pour the egg mixture over the sausage mixture. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the chicken stock and heavy cream.
  • Pour over the chilled bake. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese and remaining bell pepper over the top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the custard is set and the cheese is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Garnish with the dark green scallions, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 7 grams

HAM 'N' CHEESE EGG BAKE



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This make-ahead egg casserole is just the thing when entertaining in the morning. It's loaded with ham, cheese and mushrooms.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1-3/4 cups cubed fully cooked ham
8 large eggs
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cheeses into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms, red pepper and green onions until tender. Stir in ham; spoon over cheese. , In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt and pepper; pour over ham mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: You can prepare the casserole the night before and refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, simply pop it in the oven and bake as directed.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the casserole will taste. Use fresh eggs, milk, and vegetables.
  • Don't Overcook: The casserole is done when the eggs are set and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overcooking will make the eggs tough and the casserole dry.
  • Add-Ins: Feel free to add your favorite mix-ins to the casserole, such as cooked bacon, sausage, ham, or vegetables.
  • Serve with Sides: This casserole is a great main dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve it with a side of toast, fruit, or salad.

Conclusion:

This cheddar egg bake is an easy and delicious recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover eggs and cheese, and it can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner, give this cheddar egg bake a try.

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