Egg Casserole Recipe

This is the basic recipe that I use to make the egg casserole we eat regularly. I call it "egg pie"! This recipe is really flexible on all of the amounts, combinations and even the cook time and temp - perfect for an easy, healthy meal! See below for tips, variations, and flavor combinations to try.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cooked Whiffletree sage sausage (or any other leftover cooked meat, diced or crumbled)
• ½ c diced onion
• ½ c diced veggies (Hard veggies like broccoli, sweet potato, or asparagus should be cooked. Soft veggies like peppers, zucchini, spinach, and squash can be raw. Spinach and zucchini are our favorites!)
• 2 c shredded cheese (mozzerella, parmesan, and cheddar all work great!)
• 12 eggs
• 1 c of dairy (Milk, cream, yogurt, cottage cheese, and sour cream all work.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350
2. Put 1lb of cooked meat in the bottom of a 9x13 Pyrex dish or 12” cast iron skillet
3. Sprinkle ½ cup of onion and ½ cup of veggies on top of the meat
4. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded cheese on top of the meat and veggies
5. Whisk 12 eggs with 1 cup of dairy
6. Pour egg/dairy mixture over the meat, veggies, and cheese
7. Bake for about 30 minutes. The casserole should be browned and puffed on top and not jiggly in the middle

Variations/Tips:

• Cook the meat, veggies, and eggs on the stove top as a scramble!  Sprinkle cheese and herbs on top at the end.
• Turn up the heat as high as 425 if you are in a hurry (350 just gives the nicest texture to the eggs in my opinion).  
• If you are in a hurry or want to use raw cheese and preserve the enzymes, you can sprinkle cheese on top after the casserole cooks.
• Skip the dairy blended in with the eggs if you don't have any to spare!
• Sprinkle any fresh herbs on top such as basil, parsley, oregano, or thyme
• Add a green salad, some wholesome bread, or roasted root veggies on the side for a complete meal.
• Don't forget the leftovers for breakfast or lunch the next day!

Flavor Combinations:

• sage sausage, onion, zucchini, basil, parmesan shredded on top afterward
• ground beef, onion, tomatoes (diced canned or fresh), mozzarella, basil, and oregano
• chorizo sausage, onions, kale, sweet potatoes, cheddar, thyme
• shredded chicken or pork, onion, broccoli, cheddar, parsley

Enjoy!