Recipe of the Month: Caprese Egg Casserole

on July 13, 2018

This yummy egg recipe is a great fusion of the classic egg bake and caprese salad. It is not only savory, but chock full of protein. It is perfect for a fancy breakfast or quick easy dinner.

8 servings

151 Calories, 11.38g Fats, 1.68g Net Carbs, and 9.8g Protein. (Per serving)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes
  • 8 large eggs
  • 13 grams fresh basil
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Chop the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters. Fry up in a skillet with the olive oil until the tomatoes have softened somewhat.
  2. Set the cooked tomatoes and the liquid from the pan aside, so everything can cool.
  3. Add the eggs to a mixing bowl.
  4. Chop up the fresh basil and add to the eggs. Add salt and pepper.
  5. Whisk the eggs together until the yolks and whites are well combined.
  6. Pour the eggs into a greased casserole dish. Add the cooked tomatoes.
  7. Add the fresh mozzarella balls.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the eggs have completely set in the middle of the dish.

Derived from: https://www.ruled.me/caprese-egg-casserole/

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