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    Aug 4, 2022 by Andrea· This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Oven Baked Eggs In Peppers

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    Oven Baked Eggs in Peppers are a perfect make-ahead individual breakfast for busy weekdays or an elegant brunch casserole for a crowd. It's an easy recipe with egg, ham, and cheese baked right in it's own bell pepper shell!

    6 baked pepper halves in cast iron skillet.

    These stuffed peppers not only make a perfect breakfast but can also be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Just like these Homemade Egg Bites, BLT Frittata, and Easy Baked Frittata recipes. If you are loving baked eggs you might also want to check out these Green Shakshuka and Traditional Shakshuka recipes.

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    • 🥘Ingredients
    • 🔪How to Make Oven Baked Eggs In Peppers
    • 🥣Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Pro-Tip
    • What to Serve with Baked Eggs in Peppers
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥘Ingredients

    Here's what you will need to make this recipe. For quantities see the recipe card below.

    all prepared ingredients on a wood board to make baked eggs in peppers.
    • bell peppers, any colour
    • eggs
    • ham
    • aged cheddar cheese
    • salt and pepper
    • fresh parsley, optional

    🔪How to Make Oven Baked Eggs In Peppers

    6 pepper halves sitting cut side up in a cast iron skillet.
    eggs being added to the pepper cups on top of chopped ham.

    Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom and remove the seeds and core. Leave the stems on to maintain a better cup shape to hold the eggs. Place them in a skillet or baking dish cut side up and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

    Bake for about 10 minutes or until starting to soften. Meanwhile, prepare the other ingredients. Remove from oven and add the ham and eggs.

    raw eggs in pepper halves before being topped with cheese.
    grated cheese being place on top of eggs.

    Top with cheese and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes depending on how you like your eggs cooked. Start checking at 10 minutes and check every minute or so after. The yolks can go from soft to hard quite quickly so if you like a soft yolk keep an eye on them. The timing will vary from oven to oven.

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if using, and serve!

    🥣Substitutions

    • Bell peppers - portabello mushrooms (gills removed), or tomato halves (seeds removed and hollowed out) would make great substitutes for the peppers.
    • Ham - sub in bacon, proscuitto, sausage, left over ground meat, or any other type of cooked meat you like!
    • Aged cheddar - use any of your favourite cheeses like Parmesan, Jack, or Swiss.
    • Fresh parsley - this is optional but other herbs like cilantro or basil would also be delicious.

    Variations

    Make it vegetarian by omitting the ham and adding chopped baby spinach or sauteed mushrooms, lentils, tofu... Or just eggs and cheese!

    Make it spicy by adding chopped hot peppers, chili flakes, or a couple dashes of your favourite hot sauce.

    Storage

    Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.

    Pro-Tip

    If you prefer a soft yolk keep an eye on these while baking and remember that they will continue to cook after removing from the oven. So best to err on the side of caution and remove them when they still seem slightly underdone. You can always pop them back in for a minute if necessary.

    cheesy baked eggs in peppers just out of the oven.

    What to Serve with Baked Eggs in Peppers

    If you are preparing these peppers for a brunch event you may be wondering what to serve with them. Here are a few ideas and if you are looking for more be sure to look through my Salads Category.

    • Shaved Zucchini Salad
    • Dill Pickle Chopped Salad
    • Baked Zucchini Fritters
    • Creamy Fennel and Cucumber Salad

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    📖 Recipe

    6 baked pepper halves in cast iron skillet.

    Oven Baked Eggs In Peppers

    Oven Baked Eggs in Peppers are a perfect make-ahead individual breakfast for busy weekdays or an elegant breakfast casserole for a crowd.
    4.78 from 18 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: All
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 pepper halves
    Calories: 139kcal
    Author: Andrea Mut
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    Ingredients

    • 3 medium bell peppers
    • 6 large eggs
    • ¾ cup ham, chopped
    • ¾ cup aged cheddar cheese, grated
    • Salt and pepper
    • fresh parsley chopped, optional garnish

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
    • Cut peppers in half from top to bottom and remove seeds and core. Keep the stems intact to maintain a cup shape to hold the eggs. Place pepper halves, cut side up, in an 8 inch skillet or baking dish that holds the peppers. If any are tipping over, make a small slice on the skin side to give it a flat surface to sit on. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes or until starting to soften.
    • Remove peppers from oven. Add chopped ham to the bottom of each pepper. Crack an egg into each pepper then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with grated cheese and bake for another 10-15 minutes depending how you like your eggs cooked. Start checking after 10 minutes and every 1-2 minutes after that. The yolks can go from soft to hard quickly so if you prefer soft yolks keep a close eye on them.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.

    Notes

    STORAGE - Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave.
    BAKING TIME - If you prefer a soft yolk keep an eye on these while baking and remember that they will continue to cook after removing from the oven. So best to err on the side of caution and remove them when they still seem slightly underdone. You can always pop them back in for a minute if necessary.
    NUTRITION FACTS -  Please note that these calculations are an estimate only and have not been approved by a registered dietitian. I use an online nutritional calculator from My Fitness Pal to calculate the numbers. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1pepper half | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g
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    1. Ruth F McClam says

      May 05, 2025 at 7:51 pm

      Looks delicious 😋 Will have to make some!

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    2. Mary Muir says

      July 22, 2024 at 2:41 pm

      Got all the ingredients and have them made up just waiting to bake. Thanks for supper Andrea.

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    3. Aline says

      April 09, 2023 at 6:21 pm

      5 stars
      Made it this morning again and we just love it. Thank You

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    4. Bonnie says

      October 31, 2022 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for this easy to make last minute recipe.
      Bonnie

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    5. Mieke Fraser says

      August 05, 2022 at 10:49 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious thank you

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    6. Marilyn Martin says

      August 05, 2022 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect, I needed something new to do with my morning eggs.

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    7. Jo-Ann says

      August 05, 2022 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe Andrea! I am going to make these this weekend for company and serve the Zucchini Fritters along side!

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      • Andrea says

        August 05, 2022 at 10:05 am

        Perfect combo! Hope you enjoy them all!

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    8. Dawnell says

      August 05, 2022 at 7:18 am

      5 stars
      This sounds delicous and eazy to make. Love a good recipe that has minmal prep time!

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      • Andrea says

        August 05, 2022 at 8:37 am

        Hope you enjoy them!

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    9. Cathy Drum says

      August 05, 2022 at 6:50 am

      5 stars
      Delicious. I tweaked it a bit by mixing egg ingredients together as my family only eats scrambled eggs. It worked I garnished with cheese sprinkles

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      • Andrea says

        August 05, 2022 at 8:36 am

        I love that! So happy you enjoyed them! Thanks for commenting!

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