Egg Bake Recipe
Description:
Experience the delightful flavors of a vegetarian Egg Bake, inspired by a cozy bed and breakfast in scenic Napa, CA, specifically Cedar Gables Inn. 🌄 This dish promises to tantalize your taste buds with its hearty combination of ingredients, making it the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch spread.
Recipe Details:
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 2 7×11 glass baking dishes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mild sausage |
| 2/3 | Red bell pepper |
| 2/3 | Yellow bell pepper |
| 12 | Eggs |
| 2/3 | Flour |
| 1 1/2 | Baking powder |
| 1 1/2 | Nonfat cottage cheese |
| 1 1/2 | Monterey Jack cheese |
| 1 | Mild green chilies |
| – | Sour cream |
| – | Green onion |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 343.9
- Fat: 22.2g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5g
- Cholesterol: 239.2mg
- Sodium: 736.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.5g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 25g
Recipe Category: Breakfast
Keywords: Cheese, High In…, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it reaches the perfect temperature for baking this delicious Egg Bake.
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Prepare baking dish: Generously butter your baking dish(es) up to the top, ensuring a smooth release and adding a rich buttery flavor to your Egg Bake.
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Brown sausage: In a frying pan, brown the mild sausage until it’s cooked through and develops a savory golden-brown color.
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Drain sausage: Once the sausage is browned to perfection, drain any excess grease, ensuring your Egg Bake stays light and flavorful.
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Saute bell peppers: Saute the red and yellow bell peppers until they’re tender and fragrant, adding a burst of vibrant color and sweetness to the dish.
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Allow peppers to cool: Once sauteed, allow the bell peppers to cool slightly before incorporating them into the Egg Bake mixture.
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Beat eggs: Using a mixer, beat the eggs until they become light and frothy, creating a fluffy base for your Egg Bake.
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Add flour and baking powder: Gradually add the baking powder and flour to the beaten eggs, mixing until well combined and creating a light and airy texture.
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Incorporate remaining ingredients: Stir in the remaining ingredients, including the drained sausage, sauteed bell peppers, nonfat cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, mild green chilies, and any additional seasoning to taste.
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Fill baking dish(es): Carefully fill the prepared baking dish(es) approximately two-thirds full, allowing ample space for the Egg Bake to rise while preventing any spill-over during baking.
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Bake: Place the filled baking dish(es) into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the Egg Bake is set and golden brown on top, with a slight jiggle in the center indicating its perfect doneness.
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Garnish and serve: Once baked to perfection, garnish your Egg Bake with dollops of sour cream and freshly chopped green onions for a burst of freshness and flavor. Serve alongside mild salsa for an extra kick of zest.
Enjoy your delicious Egg Bake! 🍳🧀🌶️
