Description

Start your day with this Cheesy Garden Vegetable Egg Bake, a protein-packed, veggie-filled dish that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep. This recipe brings together fluffy eggs, creamy ricotta, and fresh garden vegetables, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese for a delicious and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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6 large eggs
6 egg whites (or ¾ cup liquid egg whites)
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup ricotta cheese
⅓ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 cup white or yellow onion (diced)
1 cup mushrooms (diced (white or button mushrooms))
1 large carrot (diced (about 1 cup))
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup spinach (chopped)
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper (to taste)
Splash of oil (for sautéing the veggies)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or a small amount of oil.
Sauté the Vegetables: Heat a splash of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, mushrooms, carrot, and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another minute until wilted. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, ricotta cheese, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper until smooth. Stir in the sautéed vegetables and mix until evenly combined.
Assemble the Egg Bake: Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
Bake: Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. To check, insert a knife into the center – if it comes out clean, the bake is done.
Serve and Enjoy: Let the egg bake cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm as is or with a side of fresh fruit or whole-grain toast.

Notes

✔ Substitutions – Swap ricotta for cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.
✔ Make it Spicy – Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños.
✔ Storage – Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
✔ Reheating – Warm in the oven at 350°F or microwave in 30-second intervals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfas
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American