Description
This Baked Scrambled Eggs recipe offers a deliciously easy and fluffy breakfast option that can be made ahead and customized with your favorite mix-ins like cheese, vegetables, or meats. Perfectly cooked in the oven, it provides a hands-off way to enjoy creamy scrambled eggs without standing over the stove.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Optional Mix-ins
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
- ¼ cup diced ham or cooked bacon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similarly sized oven-safe dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Eggs and Seasonings: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, ensuring the eggs will be light and fluffy when baked.
- Add Butter and Mix-ins: Stir in the melted unsalted butter to add richness, then fold in any desired optional mix-ins such as shredded cheese, diced bell pepper, chopped spinach, or diced ham or bacon.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the egg mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Place it uncovered in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring gently once or twice during cooking to ensure even setting and fluffiness.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the baking dish from the oven once the eggs are just set but still moist and fluffy. Give the eggs a final gentle stir, then serve warm for a comforting breakfast.
Notes
- This dish is ideal for make-ahead breakfasts; reheat gently in the microwave to retain moisture.
- To serve more people, double the recipe and use a 9×13-inch baking dish for even cooking.
- Do not overbake the eggs; overcooking will make them dry and less fluffy.
- For a vegetarian version, omit meat mix-ins and use just vegetables and cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 285mg
