Veggie & Cheese Egg Bake (Breakfast Casserole)

Veggie & Cheese Egg Bake (Breakfast Casserole)

Serves: 6–8

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 40–45 minutes

Dish Size: 8×8-inch (20×20 cm)

🥚 Ingredients

Egg Base

• 8 large eggs

• ½ cup milk or half-and-half (creamier)

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ¾ tsp salt

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Vegetables

• 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• ¾ cup bell peppers (red + yellow), diced

• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

• 1 small onion, finely diced

Cheese Layer

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar (sharp recommended)

• ½ cup crumbled feta or ricotta (for creamy pockets)

• Optional:

  • Mozzarella for melt

  • Parmesan for extra flavor

For Cooking Veggies

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch of salt

🔥 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

• Preheat to 375°F / 190°C

• Grease baking dish with butter or oil

2. Cook the Vegetables

(Important to avoid watery casserole)

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

2. Sauté onion for 2 minutes

3. Add mushrooms → cook until moisture evaporates

4. Add peppers & broccoli → cook 3–4 minutes

5. Add spinach last → wilt, then remove from heat

6. Lightly salt and let cool slightly

3. Mix Egg Base

In a large bowl:

• Whisk eggs

• Add milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs

• Whisk until smooth and slightly frothy

4. Assemble the Casserole

1. Spread cooked vegetables evenly in the dish

2. Sprinkle ½ of the shredded cheddar

3. Pour egg mixture over everything

4. Dot with feta or ricotta

5. Top with remaining cheddar

5. Bake

• Bake uncovered 40–45 minutes

• Top should be golden and slightly puffed

• Center should be just set (no jiggle)

👉 If browning too fast, loosely tent with foil.

6. Rest & Slice

• Let rest 10 minutes

• Slice into thick squares

🌟 Why This Works

• Pre-cooked veggies = no sogginess

• Feta/ricotta = creamy layers like the photo

• Milk + eggs = fluffy, custardy texture

• Cheese on top = crispy golden crust

🥓 Optional Add-Ins

• Cooked bacon or sausage

• Smoked salmon

• Zucchini (sauté first)

• Chili flakes for heat

❄️ Meal Prep & Storage

• Fridge: 4–5 days

• Freezer: wrap slices individually, up to 2 months

• Reheat: oven or air fryer for best texture