Easy Egg Bake

Egg Bake before cooking

I like to take ideas from cook books and make them my own. I tweak them for my needs and what I have in the kitchen. This recipe is super versatile and was really tasty. It is perfectly appropriate for my diet and any low-carb peeps out there. My husband enjoyed it and he certainly has not given up any carbs. Whatever you do, get creative. Use leftover vegetables, like peppers, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, asparagus, zucchini and potato. You can also use WHATEVER meat you have on hand. I used bacon because it is the most delicious meat on the entire planet. Sausage, ground beef, or leftover bratwursts would also be super delish. Feel free to make this as big or as little as you want. Remember, if making this casserole bigger, you will need more vegetables, more meat, more seasonings, and more eggs etc. Cooking time may need to be extended too if the casserole is super big!

Easy Egg Bake (Serves 2)

3 large organic eggs (splash of milk for eggs)
1/4 cup shredded or sliced cheese (I sliced cheddar from a block)
1 handful of cherry tomatoes
1 handful of leftover zucchini
2 slices of thick cut nitrite/nitrate free bacon (use more slices, if thin)
Salt/pepper as needed
1 TBL Bacon grease from rendered bacon for cooking veggies
Splash of hot sauce (optional)

1) Chop bacon
2) Cook it in small skillet until the fat is rendered out and the bacon is crispy. Remove bacon and set aside
3) Drain all but 1 TBL of the bacon fat (I keep my bacon fat in a jar for other uses)
4) Saute vegetables in the bacon fat
5) Meanwhile, mix your eggs very well (add a splash of cream or 1/2 and 1/2) and season with salt/pepper
6) Pour eggs into a greased small baking dish (I used a small Le Creuset gratin dish suitable for two people)*
7) Pour vegetables and meat into the eggs. Move around so all of the veggies and meat are evenly spread out
8) Add cheese on top. Add salt and pepper and a splash or two of hot sauce
9) Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. The eggs will have set when ready. If you have doubts, cut into it slightly and take a peak. No big deal if your casserole has a cut in it!
10) Enjoy with fruit for a nice healthy breakfast

* You could also use muffin tins. Make sure that you grease or spray the tins before adding the egg mixture. Fill them up as you would cupcakes...about 3/4 of the way full.

Casserole after cooking. The cheese is melted and the eggs are set!

This egg bake would make a nice week night dinner as well. Serve with a salad and you are done. Enjoy!