Description
Cheesy Pepper Breakfast Bake is a hearty and flavorful breakfast dish made with eggs, cheese, colorful bell peppers, onions, and a touch of banana peppers for a slight kick, perfect for brunch or an easy weekday meal.
Ingredients
Egg Mixture:
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped banana peppers (mild or hot, as preferred)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled sausage or beef (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add-Ins: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped banana peppers, diced bell peppers, chopped onions, and crumbled sausage or beef (if using). Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are fully set and the top is golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the breakfast bake to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving. Garnish with fresh herbs or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the sausage or beef.
- Add more veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Use hot banana peppers or add jalapeños for more heat.
- This dish is naturally gluten-free as it doesn’t contain any gluten-containing ingredients.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Just add 10-15 minutes to the bake time if chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
