Description
Sheet Pan Eggs is a simple and versatile baked egg casserole made with eggs, half and half, cheese, and optional mix-ins like vegetables or meats. Baked in a rimmed sheet pan, this recipe is perfect for serving a large group with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 18 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 tsp salt*
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
Optional Mix-Ins
- 2 to 3 cups optional mix-ins such as sautéed mushrooms, chopped red bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, red onion, green onion, spinach, fresh tomatoes
- Cooked meats like 12 to 16 oz bacon, ham, pork sausage, or chorizo
- Cheeses including gruyere, Monterey jack, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, fontina, gouda, or parmesan
- Seasonings such as parsley, chives, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the eggs evenly.
- Mix Eggs: Crack all 18 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to break the egg yolks and combine thoroughly.
- Add Dairy and Seasoning: Pour in 3/4 cup half and half, then add 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk the mixture together until smooth.
- Incorporate Cheese and Mix-Ins: Stir in 1 to 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese and your choice of 2 to 3 cups of optional mix-ins. Alternatively, you may sprinkle the cheese over the eggs after pouring them into the pan.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spray a rimmed 18 by 13 by 1-inch baking sheet generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour Egg Mixture: Carefully pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet. It’s helpful to do this step on the countertop near the oven to avoid spills.
- Bake: Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the eggs are just barely cooked through in the center, about 25 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if adding salty meats like bacon or ham which can reduce the need for extra salt.
- Nutrition estimates exclude optional mix-ins other than 1 cup cheddar cheese as these can vary greatly.
- Pictured variation includes 1 lb cooked and chopped bacon, 5 oz steamed spinach (dried), 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes, and 1 cup Swiss cheese as mix-ins.
- Optional mix-ins can include sautéed vegetables, various cooked meats, cheeses, and herbs or seasonings for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
