Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Bacon Jalapeño Cheddar Egg Bake, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix)
- 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- 2 tablespoons finely diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch square or round baking dish with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, cooked bacon, jalapeños, and diced onion.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap in diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for the jalapeños or onions based on what you have.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and omit the cheese, or use a dairy-free cheese substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the bake
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 400mg