Description
Sheet Pan Eggs is a simple, crowd-pleasing breakfast recipe made by whisking eggs with half and half, cheese, salt, and pepper, then baking it in a large rimmed baking sheet. This easy-to-make dish allows for customizable mix-ins like vegetables, meats, and cheeses, perfect for feeding a big group with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 18 large eggs
- 3/4 cup half and half
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
Optional Mix-Ins
- 2 to 3 cups mix-ins such as sautéed vegetables (sliced mushrooms, chopped red bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus, red onion, green onion, spinach, fresh tomatoes)
- Cooked meats like bacon, ham, pork sausage, or chorizo (12 to 16 oz)
- Additional cheese varieties: gruyere, Monterey jack, Swiss, mozzarella, fontina, gouda, parmesan
- Seasonings: parsley, chives, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the egg mixture evenly.
- Prepare eggs: Crack all 18 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to break the yolks and blend the eggs thoroughly.
- Mix ingredients: Add 3/4 cup half and half, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the eggs and whisk until well combined.
- Add cheese and mix-ins: Stir in 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese and any optional mix-ins you like. Alternatively, you can sprinkle cheese over the top after pouring the egg mixture into the pan.
- Prepare pan: Spray a rimmed 18 by 13 by 1-inch baking sheet generously with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour eggs into pan: Carefully pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking sheet. It’s helpful to do this step near the oven to avoid spills when transferring.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake until the eggs are just cooked through in the center, about 25 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from oven and cut into squares for serving. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Adjust the salt according to taste, especially if adding salty meats like bacon or ham.
- Mix-ins vary in moisture content; vegetables like spinach should be steamed and patted dry to avoid watery eggs.
- You can customize this dish with your preferred veggies, meats, cheeses, and seasonings to suit your taste.
- Nutrition estimates do not include optional mix-ins other than 1 cup of cheddar cheese due to variability.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the eggs moist and tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 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
