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Cheddar Egg Bake

My delicious cheddar egg bake is the perfect high-protein meal or snack for any time of day. This is my take on a frittata!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast, brunch, eggs, meal prep
Servings: 4
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ cup ricotta or cottage cheese
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, good quality (75 grams)
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons flour (30 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (3 grams)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
  • In a large bowl, crack the eggs. Add the ricotta cheese, pinch of salt, cheddar cheese and onion. Mix well.
  • Add the flour, and baking powder, and mix well.
  • Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and pour in the egg mixture.
  • Spread the mixture out evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon and bake for 20-30 minutes or until set (the eggs should not jiggle). A skewer/fork/toothpick should come out clean once inserted.
  • Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, slice, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 371mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 2mg
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