Description
A simple and versatile Sheet Pan Eggs recipe perfect for making a large batch of fluffy baked eggs mixed with cheese and optional vegetables or meats. Ideal for breakfast or brunch gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite mix-ins, and baked in the oven to a tender, just-set texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 18 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
Optional Mix-ins
- 2 to 3 cups assorted sautéed or steamed veggies (such as mushrooms, red bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, red onion, green onion, spinach, or fresh tomatoes)
- 12 to 16 oz cooked meats (such as bacon, ham, pork sausage, or chorizo)
- Additional cheeses like gruyere, Monterey jack, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, fontina, gouda, or parmesan
- Herbs and seasonings (parsley, chives, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the eggs evenly.
- Mix Eggs: Crack all 18 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to break the yolks and combine the eggs thoroughly.
- Add Dairy and Seasoning: Pour in 3/4 cup half and half, then add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk the mixture until fully blended.
- Incorporate Cheese and Mix-ins: Stir in 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese along with any optional mix-ins you prefer. Alternatively, you can sprinkle cheese on top after pouring eggs into the pan.
- Prepare Pan: Spray a rimmed baking sheet (18 x 13 x 1 inch) generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet. Transfer the pan to the oven carefully to avoid spilling.
- Bake: Bake the eggs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the center is just barely set and cooked through.
Notes
- Adjust salt according to taste, especially if adding salty mix-ins like bacon or ham, to avoid over-salting.
- The nutrition estimate is based on 1 cup of cheddar cheese and does not include optional mix-ins as these vary widely.
- Mix-ins can be customized to include a variety of vegetables, cooked meats, cheeses, and herbs to suit your preferences.
- For best results, transfer the baking sheet close to the oven before pouring the egg mixture to minimize spills.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
