4.7 from 9 votes
Cheddar Egg Casserole
Creamy egg casserole with cheddar cheese makes this a great meat free brunch entree for a crowd.
Servings:
6
-8
Calories:
495 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 scallion sliced, bunch
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 egg slightly warmed in tap water for 5 minutes, large
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. With cooking spray, grease 2 quart shallow baking dish and set aside.
- Melt buter in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook scallions until softened and fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder
- In a large bowl, beat eggs in a large bowl on high speed until the eggs are pale and doubled in volume (3-5 minutes).
- On low speed, add flour to egg mixture, then cheeses. Put in prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
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Notes
- This can be assembled the night before. Let sit at room temperature for 15 - 30 minutes before putting it in the oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
(71%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
284mg
(95%)
Sodium
976mg
(41%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 284mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 976mg | 41% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.