Description
A quick and easy recipe for baked eggs that is low in carbs and perfect for keto diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 9-inch pie dish or a similar baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream until well combined.
- Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the diced bell pepper, onion, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese to the egg mixture. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg mixture.
- You can substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese, such as feta or mozzarella, for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg