Description
Savory baked egg squares combining earthy mushrooms, tangy feta, and a fluffy egg base, perfect for brunch or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or mix), chopped
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil or butter until softened.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs with milk or cream, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Stir in sautéed mushrooms and onions along with crumbled feta cheese.
- If desired, add shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Swap feta for goat cheese for a different flavor.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for added sweetness.
- Use fresh mushrooms for best texture; canned mushrooms can be used if drained well.
- Avoid overbaking to prevent dryness.
- Bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus make good additional veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
