Cheddar Broccoli Egg Bake
Tender broccoli and rich cheddar are a dream pairing in this easy cheddar broccoli egg bake that's perfect for serving brunch for a crowd!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
- 4 strips bacon, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 cups finely-chopped fresh broccoli
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup 2% or skim milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside for a moment.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until bacon is crispy. Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Add broccoli to bacon drippings and sauté over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender. Add garlic and cook 1 additional minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place eggs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in a blender (or use an immersion blender) Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Pour blended egg mixture into a large bowl and fold in sautéed broccoli, bacon bits, and 1/2 cup cheddar.
- Pour egg mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 350F 20 minutes, then evenly sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over top and continue baking an additional 10-15 minutes until egg bake is set when gently touched.
- Cool egg bake slightly then cut into slices and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store egg bake in refrigerator up to 4 days. Egg bake may also be frozen up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 square egg bake | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.7g | Protein: 19.7g | Fat: 17.5g | Saturated Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 310mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 1.5g | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 2mg