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Danish Aeggkage

Cultural Context

Danish Aeggkage, a traditional egg dish, hails from Denmark and is often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or brunch option. This dish showcases the Danish love for simple, wholesome ingredients, transforming eggs into a fluffy, savory cake with the addition of herbs and bacon. Over time, variations have emerged, with some incorporating vegetables or different meats, making it a versatile favorite in many households.

DanishDKmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
10 eggs
olive oil
salt
pepper
shallots
roasted broccoli
fresh goat cheese
smoked sausage
gorgeous tomatoes
spring onions
watercress
rye bread

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can be more affordable.

1

Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).

2

Chop shallots and roasted broccoli into manageable pieces.

3

Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add salt.

4

Add chopped broccoli and shallots to the skillet, cooking until softened.

5

In a bowl, crack 10 eggs and season with salt and pepper, whisking together.

6

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet once the vegetables are softened.

7

Add roasted broccoli and shallots to one half of the egg mixture.

8

Add smoked sausage and tomatoes to the other half, pushing them down into the egg.

9

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until firm and bouncy.

10

Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven-safe skillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

eggsdairygluten

Also Known As

Danish Egg CakeAeggekage

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