Simple Cheesy Baked Eggs
Learn how to make our creamy, indulgent Cheesy Baked Eggs recipe, a simple oven-baked breakfast or brunch dish served hot from the dish.
Equipment
- oven
- 1-quart baking dish
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened, for greasing
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease the inside of a 1-quart baking dish with the softened butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, eggs, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are just set around the edges but the center still jiggles slightly when you gently shake the dish.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes; the eggs will continue to cook from the residual heat and become fully set.
- Garnish with the chopped fresh chives and serve immediately directly from the baking dish.
Notes
Let the dish stand for 5 minutes after baking; the eggs will continue to cook from the residual heat and become fully set.