Description
A delicious and creamy egg bake packed with vegetables and cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried parsley, paprika, ground mustard, salt, pepper
- 4 dashes hot sauce
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (halved, then thinly sliced)
- 2 oz. (1/2 packed cup) freshly shredded Gruyere cheese (divided)
- 2 oz. (1/2 packed cup) freshly shredded smoked Gouda cheese (may sub cheddar, divided)
- 2 cups mix-ins of choice (measured after cooking)
- 3/4 cup sweet potatoes (peeled, chopped into ½” chunks)
- 2 oz (1 cup) chopped broccoli (about 1-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9″ deep dish pie pan with butter or cooking spray (preferably one with flour).
- Add the chopped sweet potatoes to a microwave-safe bowl, add water to reach 1/8″ up the sides, cover with a lid or damp paper towel, and microwave for 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and egg yolk until lightly beaten. Whisk in the heavy cream and spices (don’t overmix).
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large cast-iron skillet. Add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes (add additional oil as needed). Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the vegetables to the pie dish and spread them into an even layer. Evenly layer with the ham and sweet potatoes, then top with all but 1/2 cup of the cheeses. Pour the egg mixture over the top and push the vegetables down as needed. Top evenly with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheeses.
- Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes at 350°F, or until the cheese melts and the center barely jiggles. Don’t overbake it, or it won’t be as creamy.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Best served warm.
Notes
- This recipe is very versatile; feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Ensure that your eggs are at room temperature for a creamier texture.
- Taste the custard mixture before baking to adjust seasonings if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 250mg