Oven Baked Eggs In Peppers

6 baked pepper halves in cast iron skillet.

4.78 from 18 votes

Oven Baked Eggs in Peppers are a perfect make-ahead individual breakfast for busy weekdays or an elegant breakfast casserole for a crowd.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: All

Keyword: baked eggs, mini peppers, oven baked

Servings: pepper halves

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Andrea Mut

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.

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