Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheddar Egg Bake
A delicious and nutritious egg bake featuring broccoli, bacon, and cheddar cheese, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Equipment
- Oven Preheated to 400°F (200°C)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 0.5 large yellow onion, diced
- 5 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 8 large eggs
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the turkey bacon according to the package instructions. Once cooked, chop it into small pieces.
- In the same pan used for the bacon, add olive oil and sauté the diced onion and chopped broccoli with salt and pepper for 5-10 minutes until they soften.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then add cheddar cheese, garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Remove the sautéed veggies from the heat and transfer them to a greased baking dish. Add the chopped turkey bacon, spreading everything evenly.
- Pour the egg mixture over the veggies and bacon, ensuring an even distribution.
- Optionally, sprinkle some extra cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the eggs are fully set.
- Allow the bake to cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the bake.