This is the ultimate easy egg bake or crustless quiche recipe. You make one egg mixture and choose your own veggies, meats, cheeses, and spices to go in it. It is the best keto breakfast casserole ever.
Cream Cheese Easy Egg Bake – Low Carb, Keto, THM S
You can make a few different flavors at once as I did for brunch last Sunday. You put the meat and/or veggies in the bottom of a greased dish, sprinkle on cheese and seasonings, pour on the egg mixture. Done. It comes out perfectly every time.
I served this Easy Egg Bake with a Raspberry Danish, Mini Bagels, and fresh berries. It was a gorgeous brunch spread. Here are all my brunch recipes in one spot.
Why cream cheese in an egg bake?
Cream cheese turns this from a dense baked egg into a lighter and fluffier egg dish more similar in texture to a souffle.
How to make a keto breakfast casserole
This Easy Egg Bake is as simple as blending a few ingredients and adding your favorite toppings.
- Spray the pans with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add meat or vegetables of your choice.
- Blend and pour in the egg mixture.
- Top with cheese and bake.
Easy Egg Bake Topping Options:
How to tell if the breakfast casserole is done
My breakfast casserole toppings were:
Caramelized Onions, Spinach, Mushrooms, 4 Cheese, and Bacon:
Cook 1 onion in a frying pan sprayed with cooking spray until soft and golden. Add 5 large sliced mushrooms. Cook until softened. Add a large handful of spinach. Put in the bottom of a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/2-1 cup shredded cheese on top (I used a pre-shredded mixed blend) and crumbled bacon (I used 8 slices). Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. dried basil and 1/2 tsp. dried garlic over the cheese. Pour egg on top. Bake for 30 min or until the egg isn’t jiggly and the edges are golden brown.
Ham and Cheddar:
Put about 1 cup diced ham in the bottom of a sprayed baking dish. Sprinkle on 1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar, 1 tsp driec minced onion, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, and 1/4 tsp dried minced garlic. Pour egg on top. Bake for 30 min or until the egg isn’t jiggly and the edges are golden brown.
Broccoli and Cheese:
Cut 1 head of broccoli into small pieces. Steam in the microwave or a saucepan until tender. Put in the bottom of a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/2-1 cup shredded cheese on top. Pour egg on top. Bake for 30 min or until the egg isn’t jiggly and the edges are golden brown.
Want a sweet treat to serve with your Easy Egg Bake? Try these:
Braided Blueberry Cheese Danish
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Ingredients
Egg Mixture (for one egg bake to serve 3-4 people, multiply as necessary):
- 4 eggs
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup half and half
- large pinch of salt
Topping Options:
- 1/2 tsp dill, basil, oregano, parsley, etc.
- 1/2 tsp dried onion and/or dried minced garlic
- 1/2-1 cup of shredded or crumbled cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, feta, etc.)
- sauteed veggies
- cooked meats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Put the egg mixture ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Put the topping in the baking dish: meat or vegetables on the bottom, then sprinkle on the cheese, finally sprinkle on seasonings.
- Bake for 30 min or until the easy egg bake isn’t jiggly and the edges are golden brown.
Juanita says
Hello Taryn,
I NEED HELP!
A very dear friend and mom of 5 has a blood clot in her leg and has been told to stay off her feet (I knew you’d grasp the gravity of this situation right away!). I offered to provide meals to her family BUT… SHE IS DAIRY INTOLERANT, NITRITE/NITRATE AND CHOCOLATE ALLERGIC – HELP!
I live for cheese and almost all of my main dishes have dairy in some form (I’m a born Wisconsinite – America’s Dairyland)! Can you please give me some ideas?
In great gratitude,
Juanita
Taryn says
Hi Juanita,
I have over 100 dairy free recipes. You can see them here: https://joyfilledeats.com/recipe-index/?fwp_recipe_filters=dairy-free
You’ll just have to check for the other specifications. I hope that helps!
Sara says
Do veggies have to be cooked before putting in casserole? I have fresh spinach and wondering if I can put it in raw or if it needs to be cooked first? I’m looking forward to trying the recipe!
Taryn says
Fresh spinach is ok, but it does release liquid so don’t use a very large quantity. I pre cook onions, peppers, fresh broccoli by putting those in the dish and popping it into the oven for 10-15 minutes before adding the egg. Tomatoes and mushrooms do not need to be cooked first.
Krissi says
If making it ahead of time, and refrigerating over night, what temperature and for how long do I reheat it? Do you cover with foil? Thanks!
Taryn says
I prefer to prep it and bake it fresh in the morning. If you want to bake it the day before to reheat will probably be about 20 minutes at 350. I’d only cover with foil if the top is already browned.
Byenia says
This has become our favorite egg bake recipe. 🙂 So tasty with bacon, broccoli and cheeses. Am making it again tonight, as a matter of fact. Thanks for sharing this!
Deb Burns says
This is so easy to make and the taste is Amazing! Made just as printed, the spice flavors are perfect and the egg is very light and fluffy. Thanks for a terrific recipe!
Cindy says
OMG! This is the best breakfast casserole ever. I’ve tried heavy cream in eggs before so it has to be the addition of the cream cheese that makes this so good. 5 stars
Taryn says
Cream cheese is one of my favorite things ever. It makes everything better. Cream cheese and bacon. lol.
Tina says
Thank you for this recipe! It’s delicious and has quickly become my Sunday morning go-to! Have you ever tried preparing ahead of time and freezing for later?
Taryn says
I haven’t frozen this but in general egg bakes can be frozen.
Lisa says
Looks so good! If I make this on a Sunday night for breakfasts during the week, will it be ok in the fridge through Friday morning?
Taryn says
Yes. I keep it up to 5 days.
Susan DeVoy says
Can I just use HWC in place of Half & Half? Never usually have H&H here.
Taryn says
Yes
Connie says
Wonderful, delish and easy.
Sonia says
So delicious and not overly “eggy”! I did mushrooms, baby spinach, bacon, and feta cheese in mine and I must say it was the best breakfast casserole I have ever made!! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!!
Cat says
Half and half is close to light cream in the UK I sub it fore some of the recipies I get from over there. It’s not exactly the same but close.
Vicky says
Ive finally made this in a pie dish and it was soo yummy! I just made the plain egg and cream cheese and we had it with stewed tomatoes and crispy bacon. We had enough for work lunches the next day. Its even better cold!
I used a strong cheddar for the top. Didnt use half/ half (i can get it here in nz). I used cream.
Natanya says
Hi Taryn. This looks yummy and pretty straightforward to make. What size baking dishes do you recommend? Thanks!
Taryn says
I normally double it and bake in a 9 x 13 pyrex. For a single batch an 8 x 8 works well. You can make it thicker it just takes longer to bake.
Shari says
Do you bake it the night before or just put it together and then bake next day?
Thank you!!
Taryn says
I prep it and then put it in the oven the next day.
Jamie says
Can you make this ahead of time and refrigerate overnight?
Taryn says
Yes! I do this almost every weekend.
Vicky says
What is half and half?
Taryn says
Half milk and half cream. It is common in the US.
Vicky says
Thanks Taryn. Common in the US, not in New Zealand! Thanks for your help!
Alisa says
Fluffy, creamy, goodness! I used ham and bacon, with light sprinkle of onion flakes. Delicious! Thank you!
Stephanie Ciu says
I made the cream cheese egg bake for our Christmas brunch. We all loved it! I doubled the recipe and made one with bacon, one with sausage; added sautéed kale and sweet peppers. Very easy and delicious! Thanks.