Description
Creamy Southern cheese and egg casserole delivers comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Simple ingredients blend into a golden, hearty dish packed with warm flavor that welcomes friends and family around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 large eggs (10 eggs)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole or 2% milk
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Optional Additions:
- ½ cup (75 grams) diced bell peppers
- ½ cup (50 grams) chopped spinach
- ½ cup (75 grams) cooked crumbled bacon or sausage
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- ½ teaspoon (1 gram) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (1 gram) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (1 gram) onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 gram) red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) melted butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by warming the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (175°C), ensuring an even heat distribution for optimal cooking results.
- Thoroughly coat a rectangular baking vessel with a thin layer of lubricating agent to prevent potential adhesion, creating a smooth surface for the egg mixture.
- Crack fresh eggs into a spacious mixing container, introducing liquid dairy to create a homogeneous base for the casserole’s foundation.
- Incorporate a blend of sharp cheddar and mild mozzarella cheeses into the liquid mixture, stirring with deliberate motions to ensure comprehensive integration.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling aromatic seasonings – garlic and onion powders – along with fundamental salt and pepper to elevate the dish’s sensory experience.
- Consider introducing additional protein or vegetable elements to customize the casserole’s character, such as crisp bacon fragments, tender sausage pieces, or vibrant vegetable morsels.
- Transfer the fully combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to guarantee consistent cooking and texture throughout.
- Position the casserole in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for approximately 30-35 minutes until the surface achieves a golden-brown hue and the center sets with a delicate firmness.
- Remove from the oven and permit a brief resting period of 5 minutes, enabling the ingredients to stabilize and develop a cohesive structure before serving.
Notes
- Customize the casserole by swapping cheeses to match your taste preferences or dietary needs, like using low-fat or plant-based alternatives.
- Prep vegetables in advance to reduce morning cooking time, chopping bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms the night before for quick assembly.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring all ingredients like cheese and seasonings are certified gluten-free, making it safe for sensitive diets.
- Enhance protein content by adding lean meats like diced chicken or turkey, transforming this dish into a more substantial breakfast or brunch option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg