How to Make an Egg Bake | Brunch Recipes | Allrecipes.com

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive while still melting well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham can be a cost-effective protein.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the water + cornstarch mix can mimic creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Lightly coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

In a small bowl, mix 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Add 3 cups of the cheese mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt.

Stir in 4.5 oz of sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add 3/4 cup of sliced green onions and 1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Drain any liquid from the skillet and spread the vegetables over the cheese layer in the baking pan.

Top with 2 cups of diced cooked ham.

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese mixture over the ham and vegetables.

In a medium bowl, beat 8 eggs with 1 and 3/4 cup of whole milk and 1/2 cup of flour.

Season the egg batter with 2 tablespoons of minced fresh parsley, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of fresh chopped basil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper; whisk to combine.

Pour the egg batter over the cheese and vegetables in the baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Let the brunch egg bake rest for 10 minutes before cutting into 12 equal servings.

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