Have you tried baking eggs in the oven before as opposed to the stovetop, to feed a crowd it is so easy!! We have been doing this for just the three of us many times, too! We adore how wonderful these Cheesy Baked Scrambled Eggs turn out, fantastic each time we make them.
I love big fluffy eggs, and you get that when they are baked in the oven. Then, load them up with cheese, and they are divine!! This leaves you time to do the rest of the breakfast.
We love having eggs for dinner, too! That is when we like having these baked eggs the most! We cook up some Perfectly Crispy Baked Bacon also in the oven for our dinners.
Cleanup is easier all around!! We also all feel spoiled having breakfast for dinner, a great treat!! For another easy breakfast, try our Sheet Pan Huevos Rancheros.
Fluffy, moist eggs, loaded with a cheesy top, will have everyone running to the table to feast!! Kids love scrambled eggs, too!! Pass the fresh fruit around that you have whipped up into a fruit salad. Everyone loves that also! So gorgeous any time of year but even more so in the summer when produce is at its finest.
You don’t need to be serving this to a crowd but just your family for breakfast or dinner. The time saving of not standing at the stove to make scrambled eggs will have you making this recipe again and again.
How to Make Oven-Baked Scrambled Eggs
Preheat the oven to 400F to start. Grease an 8×11″ baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk eggs with the salt, pepper, and cream. Pour egg mixture into prepared pan and bake uncovered for 10 min.
Stir and bake for another 5 min. Repeat every 5 min. until almost completely set; don’t overcook. It may take a total of 20-25 min. Top with cheese and bake until melted. Serve immediately.
I have to admit I am not a great scrambled egger! I leave that task up to Ken, who is the breakfast aficionado. He does the eggs, bacon, toast, and fixins way better than I could ever.
So it is Ken who is in the kitchen creating this dish for us. He knows not to overcook the eggs, to keep them moist, to never let them get rubbery or nasty.
If you have issues cooking eggs, then this baked method is for you. Sit back, relax and poke your head in the oven when needed. You will love cooking scrambled eggs like this from now on!
Cheesy Baked Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 12 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Pepper to taste freshly ground
- 3/4 cup half and half cream or table cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Grease an 8×11" pan with the 1 Tbsp. butter and set aside.
- Whisk eggs with the salt, pepper, and cream. Pour into prepared dish. Bake uncovered for 10 min. Stir and bake for another 5 min. Repeat every 5 min. until almost completely set; don't overcook. May take a total of 20-25 min. Top with cheese and bake until melted. Serve immediately.
Comments & Reviews
Betty says
Can you bake cheesy baked scrambled eggs part time , then refrigerate and continue baking at a later day before serving?
Tara Noland says
I honestly don’t think you will have very good results in doing this but I have not attempted it before, sorry.
Theresa says
Love these eggs!!! I didn’t have cream, so I used milk. I baked the first 10 minutes, stirred, then after another 5 minutes, I added the cheese. I mixed it slightly just to get some cheese in between the eggs (I may have added some extra cheese) and mixed it right before I put it in the oven for another minute and a half (ish) to melt the cheese. Sooooo easy!!!
Tara Noland says
So glad you love these, I like it because they are so easy.
Lisa Bielss says
I made this recipe the other night for “breakfast for dinner.” Absolutely no maintenance to these eggs. I was able to focus on the sausage and hash browns, and not have to worry about the eggs, too. I might add diced ham next time. Loved it. Definitely a keeper.
Tara Noland says
So glad you liked it, anything hands free so helps especially with breakfast when you have many pans going. We love breakfast for dinner!!
Leanne says
What if you only want to make enough for yourself and a two year old? I feel like 12 eggs might be too much :/.
Tara Noland says
We have halved the recipe succesfully too or you could try a third or quarter. See what works for you.
G. Ellis says
Can I make this up and then slice and freeze for grab and go bfasts?
Tara Noland says
I have frozen eggs like this with success. Just make sure they are wrapped well. Defrost in the refrigerator or microwave.
Catherine Thoman says
I used 2% milk and they were perfect. Have you ever doubled the recipe and still cooked in a 9×13 pan?
Tara Noland says
I have not doubled the recipe yet but would try it for sure. We have made all different amounts though.
Jill says
Just in time for Father’s Day! Thanks for the inspiration Tara!
Jill says
About how long do they take to cook? 30 min? An hour? Just wondering how early I should get up!
Tara Noland says
May only take 20-25 min. depending on how you like them done. Don’t overcook them though and just watch towards the end. I changed this in the recipe.
Brianne says
These look so delicious! I would eat this every morning!
Sinisa says
The eggs look super fluffy. I love the ingredients you used.
Jenna Wood says
I can’t believe you made this int he oven- genius! I’ll have to whip this up the next time I make cinnamon rolls!
Amy Desrosiers says
What a great idea to bake scrambled eggs. I bet my husband would like this verses scrambling them everything morning.
TColeman says
I love cheesy eggs! I am going to have to give these a try. I know that my kids will love them.
Jeni says
What a cool new twist on scrambled eggs. This is definitely something to try on a weekend morning. I can’t wait to try this recipe. I’m sure that my household will love it.
Elizabeth Lampman says
These look so delicious and easy to make .I will have to get the ingredients need to make some this weekend for brunch.
gingermommyrants says
These are sure to be a hit in my house. I am always looking for easy breakfast recipes to try.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
That looks absolutely fantastic! There’s nothing better than cheese and eggs! Om nom nom.
Jeanette says
Oh my! I want to make that for breakfast tomorrow morning! This looks simply divine!
Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says
This looks amazing! I am going to make this when we have family visiting next week!
Sarah says
These look so tasty. We are huge scrambled egg fans in our household. I could see throwing some broken up bacon into this recipe and it would be a huge hit in our house.
Andy Gibbs says
Nice and simple! I will make this at home. I might also add a little milk and some roasted garlic and chopped coriander and tomatoes to this as a variation to see how that goes
Tara Noland says
Eggs are a blank canvas just waiting for additions!! Enjoy!!
Carole from Carole's Chatter says
I am going to try this. Cheers