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Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Bake

This egg bake is a hearty, comforting dish packed with flavor and color. The cheddar cheese melts in with the eggs and broccoli as this dish bakes, resulting in a delicious, satisfying breakfast or brunch. Make for a group breakfast or slice it up for a make-ahead option.
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Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 150kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. frozen broccoli
  • ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 10 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • green onion (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place frozen broccoli in a clean colander in the sink to thaw while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat a sauté pan on medium heat. Add olive oil.
  • Once hot, add diced onion and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Chop the thawed broccoli florets into small pieces.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Stir in milk, cooked onion, thawed broccoli, cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until eggs are set.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Slice into 6-9 servings. Option to top with green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe is very versatile! Cauliflower, bell pepper and kale all make great additions or substitutions.
  • Serve with a side of fresh fruit.
  • Best if enjoyed within three days.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 274mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 1mg
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5 stars
This recipe is great, I added ham to the sautéed onions. It was wonderful.

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5 stars
I will do it again. We loved it.

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So glad you loved it! Thanks for the review.

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Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Bake
Amount per Serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
196
mg
65
%
Sodium
 
274
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
222
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
610
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
152
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.