Description
A comforting, cheesy broccoli egg bake perfect for brunch or meal prep. It’s fluffy, flavorful, and packed with tender broccoli and melted cheddar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped and lightly steamed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a medium baking dish with olive oil or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth. Stir in salt, pepper, cheese, broccoli, and onion if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spoon.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Lightly steam broccoli before adding to improve texture.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor.
- Add herbs like parsley or dill for extra brightness.
- Double the recipe for a larger crowd using a bigger baking dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: broccoli egg bake, brunch casserole, vegetarian breakfast, easy egg bake, cheesy broccoli bake