Delicious and easy, this Broccoli and Cheese Egg Bake is great for holiday breakfasts, meal prep, or even a weekday morning!
Fa-la-la-FRIDAY! We made it to the end of another busy week. I don’t know about you, but my meal prep always seems to suffer during the holiday season. So lately, I’ve been all about those EASY recipes, even more than usual.
I had this in mind when I whipped up today’s Easy Broccoli and Cheese Egg Bake. Specifically, I was thinking of all of you hosting guests or going to potlucks this season, because this is indeed a perfect Christmas brunch recipe!
Honestly, this is great for any brunch celebration: Easter, Mother’s Day, graduations, bridal showers, you name it. It goes really well with Carrot and Orange Mimosas too…speaking from personal experience here ;-)!
The ingredients are simple. You see a lot of them right here, minus the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Plenty of veggies in this one folks!
And the process?! Even more simple! Seriously, you can whip this one up in your sleep. Which is perfect, especially if you’re feeling pretty sleepy on Christmas morning.
As for the flavors, they’re classic. Broccoli and cheese, who doesn’t love that power couple?
Plus, you can prepare this egg bake in advance, and pop it in the oven before you plan to serve it to your hungry family and guests. Serve with some fruit (and maybe a salad), and you’ll have everyone asking “how do you do it?!” in no time!
FYI – some readers have asked if you can prepare this way in advance (like the day before), and the answer is yes. You can put everything in the baking pan and cover it tightly with foil, then keep it in the fridge until you are ready to pop it in the oven.
This recipe reminds me of a savory version of my Spiced Plum and Walnut Oatmeal Bake that I posted a while back (another great choice for Christmas brunch). Or maybe serve them side by side?! Whatever you decide on for your holiday brunch menu, you can’t go wrong.
Or you could take after me, and prepare this egg bake for tasty breakfasts all week long! Store in the fridge or freezer, reheat, and you are good to go.
For some other breakfast recipes, check out:
- Spiralized Beet and Goat Cheese Frittata
- Parsnip Carrot Cake Granola
- Spiced Parsnip and Apple Baked Oatmeal
- Carrot Banana Breakfast Bread
- Spinach Banana Muffins
📖 Recipe
Easy Broccoli and Cheese Egg Bake
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 cup milk - can use cow's milk or almond
- 1 small onion - diced
- 2 heaping cups broccoli florets - chopped
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese of choice - recommend Mexican blend or cheddar
- ¼ teaspoon salt - more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper - more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with oil.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk together. Add chopped broccoli and onions, shredded cheese, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
- Pour into baking dish and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until eggs are cooked through. Let dish stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare this up to 1 day in advance. Cover tightly with foil and keep in the fridge until you are ready to put it in the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave on high for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Don’t forget to pin this egg bake now to make later!
Happy holidays to all of you! And happy Friday 🙂
Lizzie
Eucharia
Can I use cottage cheese in place of shredded cheese?
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Yes, that should work well!
Celeste
Can this recipe be baked at 350 degrees for a longer time? I want to cook it along side another casserole.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Yes, you can. You’ll just need to increase the cooking time by about 5 to 10 minutes.
Terry
This came out well. I halved the recipe, and on the bottom put a layer of cut-up, leftover flour tortillas. I added more salt than what was called for, but it did not come out salty. And I used sliced cheese and tore off pieces; did not use grated cheese. Will probably make it again.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Terry, it sounds like you made some wonderful additions and subs! Thanks for sharing your feedback!
JLM
Fresh broccoli came out a bit too raw for my taste. Will likely lightly steam broccoli flowerets to soften before adding to mixture next time.
Me
First i baked some diced chicken in the tray, then i added your mixture. Not a veg world at all 😂
Minnie
We Love this recipe. My husband doesn’t eat broccoli any other way.
This is easy and delicious.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
I’m so glad to hear it!
Rebekah
The broccoli doesn’t have to be cooked first? I’ve always cooked broccoli before adding to eggs.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Nope, you don’t have to cook it. It gets tender while cooking in the egg mixture in the oven.
Ashley
Can this be frozen after it is made?
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Hi Ashley, yes it can be! I recommend letting it cool completely then slicing it into individual pieces. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap then transfer them to a bag or container. They should last at least 3 months in the freezer.
JennJo
This IS quick and tasty…thank you
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Alice S Glotta
I just made this receipe for our supper to eat with boiled shrimp. It was delicious. We’ll make this dish again!! Thank you for the recipe. I think it will be good for breakfast too!!
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Yum! I’m so glad it turned out well for you, Alice. Thanks for your 5-star review!
Cielo
Very easy to make. I used frozen broccoli that I precooked in microwave. I used smoked provolone that I diced up. Delicious!
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Yum! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Joan k.
So easy to make, turned out perfect. I just had a small handful of raw broccoli and three chunks of cauliflower, so I chopped it all small, and halved the recipe. Used a mixture of cheddar, mozzarella and pepper jack cheese.
Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN
Sounds delicious! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Joan.
Nicole
It was pretty good. I’m thinking I might add 1/2 cup cottage cheese next time.