Description
This delicious Asparagus and Cheese Bake is a perfect dish for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 1/4 cup whole milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the asparagus for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Stir in shredded cheese and pour the mixture over the sautéed asparagus in the skillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until set and golden on top.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into wedges. Serve warm with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- You can substitute asparagus with other vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 230mg