Description
Sheet Pan Eggs is a simple and versatile baked egg dish made by whisking eggs with half and half, cheese, and optional mix-ins, then baking it in a large rimmed sheet pan. Perfect for serving a crowd at breakfast or brunch, it's easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, meats, and cheeses for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 optional mix-ins such as sautéed vegetables (mushrooms, red bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, red onion, green onion, spinach, fresh tomatoes)
- Cooked meats (bacon, ham, pork sausage, chorizo) about 12 to 16 oz
- Additional cheeses like gruyere, Monterey jack, Swiss, mozzarella, fontina, gouda, parmesan
- Herbs and seasonings such as parsley, chives, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the eggs evenly.
- Mix Eggs: Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Break the yolks slightly with a whisk and whisk together until combined.
- Add Dairy and Seasoning: Add the half and half, salt, and black pepper to the eggs, then mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
- Incorporate Cheese and Mix-Ins: Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and any optional mix-ins you choose, or if only using cheese, you can sprinkle it over the top after pouring the eggs into the pan.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spray a rimmed 18 x 13 x 1-inch baking sheet generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet. It’s helpful to do this near the oven to avoid spills while moving the pan.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the eggs are just barely cooked through in the center, about 25 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven once done. Let cool slightly, then cut into squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if adding salty mix-ins like bacon or ham, as you may need less salt.
- Mix-ins can vary widely, allowing you to customize the dish to your preference with different vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
- If using cheese only, sprinkling it on top rather than mixing it in can create a melted cheese layer on the surface.
- Ensure the baking sheet is well-sprayed with non-stick spray to prevent sticking and aid easy serving.
- The nutrition information excludes mix-ins as they can vary and affect the final nutritional content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 240 mg
