Description
A simple and versatile sheet pan eggs recipe that is perfect for making a large batch of baked eggs with cheese and optional mix-ins like vegetables and meats. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a protein-packed snack, this recipe is easy to prepare and bake all at once.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 18 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 tsp salt*
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
Optional Mix-Ins
- 2 to 3 cups mix-ins such as sautéed vegetables (mushrooms, red bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, red onion, green onion, spinach, fresh tomatoes)
- Cooked meats like 12 to 16 oz bacon, ham, pork sausage or chorizo
- Additional cheeses like gruyere, Monterey jack, Swiss, mozzarella, fontina, gouda, or parmesan
- Seasonings such as parsley, chives, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even baking of the eggs.
- Mix Eggs and Dairy: Crack the 18 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Break the yolks with a whisk and whisk together thoroughly. Add half and half, salt, and black pepper, and mix well to combine.
- Add Cheese and Mix-Ins: Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and any optional mix-ins you like, or alternatively, you can sprinkle the cheese over the top after pouring the eggs into the pan.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spray a rimmed 18 by 13 by 1-inch baking sheet very well with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet carefully. It is helpful to do this near your oven to avoid spills while transferring.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the eggs are just barely cooked through in the center, about 25 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust salt according to taste, especially if adding salty mix-ins like bacon or ham.
- Nutrition estimates exclude mix-ins other than 1 cup cheddar cheese as these will vary.
- Optional mix-ins include sautéed vegetables, cooked meats, various cheeses, and additional seasonings for extra flavor.
- To prevent sogginess, make sure vegetables like spinach are steamed and dabbed dry before adding.
- Using a rimmed baking sheet helps contain the liquid eggs during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
