Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bake with Turkey Bacon Recipe
This Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bake with Turkey Bacon is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or brunch dish featuring sautéed broccoli and onions, savory turkey bacon, and cheesy eggs baked to perfection. It’s a hearty, protein-rich meal that’s perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped
- 1/2 large yellow onion, diced (or 1 onion)
Meat
- 5 slices of turkey bacon
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the egg casserole.
- Cook Turkey Bacon: Cook the turkey bacon according to the package instructions until crispy, then remove from the pan and cut into small chunks.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan used for the bacon, add olive oil and the chopped broccoli and diced onion. Season with salt and pepper, then sauté the vegetables for 5-10 minutes until they are tender but still retain some bite.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: While the vegetables cook, whisk the eggs in a bowl. Add shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper, then mix until evenly combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the sautéed vegetables from heat and transfer to a large greased baking dish. Evenly distribute the chopped turkey bacon over the vegetables. Pour the egg mixture on top, ensuring all the ingredients are covered.
- Add Extra Cheese (Optional): Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top if desired for a cheesier crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the egg bake is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or a vegetarian alternative if preferred.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.
- To make this recipe gluten free, ensure all ingredients, especially the turkey bacon, are certified gluten free.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave.
- Adding fresh herbs like parsley or chives on top before serving adds freshness and color.
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