One-Pot Breakfast Casserole (Printable)

Savory casserole packed with eggs, cheese, and veggies, easily made in one pot for a quick morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 8 large eggs
02 - 80 ml whole milk or dairy-free alternative

→ Vegetables

03 - 30 g baby spinach, chopped
04 - 75 g red bell pepper, diced
05 - 75 g onion, finely chopped

→ Protein (optional)

06 - 85 g cooked bacon or breakfast sausage, crumbled

→ Cheese

07 - 115 g shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack

→ Seasonings

08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Oils

11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or nonstick spray for greasing

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil or use nonstick spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until fully blended.
03 - Fold in chopped spinach, diced bell pepper, chopped onion, crumbled bacon or sausage if using, shredded cheese, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
04 - Divide the mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the muffins are firm and lightly browned on top.
06 - Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before running a knife around edges and removing. Serve warm or cooled for storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Portable for on-the-go meals
  • Easy to customize for different diets
02 -
  • These muffins can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 2 months
  • Contains eggs and dairy so check labels for plant-based substitutions as needed
03 -
  • Add fresh herbs like chives or parsley for extra flavor
  • Use leftover roasted vegetables for variety and reduce food waste
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