Description
A simple and versatile sheet pan egg bake that's perfect for feeding a crowd. Whisked eggs combined with half and half, cheese, and optional mix-ins like vegetables or cooked meats are baked to fluffy perfection on a rimmed baking sheet. Great for breakfast, brunch, or a protein-packed snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 18 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
Optional Mix-ins
- 2 - 3 cups optional mix-ins such as sautéed vegetables (mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, red onion, green onion, spinach, fresh tomatoes)
- Cooked meats like bacon, ham, pork sausage or chorizo (12 to 16 oz)
- Additional cheeses like gruyere, Monterey jack, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, fontina, gouda, or parmesan
- Seasonings: parsley, chives, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking.
- Mix Eggs: Crack all 18 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to break the yolks and blend the eggs together thoroughly.
- Add Dairy and Seasoning: Pour in 3/4 cup half and half, add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk again until fully combined.
- Incorporate Cheese and Mix-ins: Stir in 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese and any optional mix-ins you choose. Alternatively, you can sprinkle cheese on top after pouring the egg mixture into the pan.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spray a rimmed 18 by 13 by 1-inch baking sheet thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake Eggs: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven. Bake until the eggs are just barely cooked through in the center, about 25 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salty meats like bacon or ham as mix-ins to avoid over-salting.
- Nutrition estimates do not include mix-ins other than 1 cup cheddar cheese since mix-ins can vary significantly.
- For best results when adding mix-ins like spinach or tomatoes, steam or sauté them beforehand and dab dry to avoid excess moisture.
- This recipe is highly customizable with different cheese and seasoning options to suit your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
