Herbed Egg and Cheese Breakfast Bake
A simple, protein-packed breakfast baked with a hint of garlic and fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for meal prepping and keeps well for a few days. This American-inspired keto recipe (high-protein), ready in about 35 minutes, combines large eggs, heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder until fully incorporated and slightly frothy.
- Step 3: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley evenly over the top.
- Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set (a knife inserted should come out clean).
- Step 5: Let the bake rest for 5 minutes before slicing into squares and serving warm.
