Baked Omelette
This Baked Omelette is a high-protein, gluten-free, delicious breakfast to prep ahead for the week. Customize the add-ins to your liking and double the batch to freeze an unbaked one for later.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: oven omelette
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 257kcal
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 teaspoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 cup diced veggies like bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, zucchini, kale, etc.
- 9 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk sub: plain dairy-free milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese sub: feta crumbles, shredded Swiss, Colby jack or pepper jack
- 1/2 cup cooked breakfast meat like chopped deli ham, crumbled breakfast sausage, or chopped bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Optional: fresh chopped spinach or herbs like parsley or basil
Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F degrees. Grease an 8x8 or 9x9 casserole dish with cooking spray.
Saute Veggies: In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmery. Add the diced veggies. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until the vegetables are softened, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. (This would also be a good time to cook the meat, if it isn't already.)
Combine: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and milk until combined. Stir in cheese, veggies, and cooked meat. Note: If you want to add fresh chopped spinach or herbs, this would be the time to do it.
Bake: Pour egg mixture into the casserole dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, just until eggs are set in the middle. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Dairy-Free Version: Use plain non-dairy milk (i.e. almond milk) and omit the cheese or use dairy-free cheese like Daiya brand.
- Instead of sautéing the veggies, you can instead add them to a microwave-safe bowl and toss with oil. Cover with a paper towel and microwave for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
- I don't recommend freezing this dish after baking, unless you cut it into slices to put on Breakfast Sandwiches. They freeze great!
- My favorite baking dish for this casserole is the Caraway Square Baking Pan. If you want to freeze it in a dish and bake later, try the Oxo Freezer-to-Oven Dish.
Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 591mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g