easy egg bake

This is a great easy breakfast option.  You bake the eggs in individual mason jars and can eat them right out of the oven (well, after you allow them to cool a bit...), or seal them up and eat them up to a week later.

Even better, these can be customized to everyone's liking.  I made these for Jeff so of course these contain bacon and cheese, but the mix-in options are endless.

Don't worry if the jars look very full directly out of the oven, the eggs loose the puffiness when they cool, and they sink down a bit.  After they cool there is plenty of room to seal them and store them in the fridge.

Start by prepping your mix-ins, in this case bacon.  Cook two strips of bacon and set aside.

I like using large measuring cups because they pour easily.  Beat in the eggs, then add the remaining ingredients, and pour evenly into 3-4 mason jars depending on size.  Sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper over top and they are ready to bake.  It is so easy.

This is a good height to fill the jars.

Bake the jars on the oven rack for about 30 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.  Don't be concerned if the jar contents have puffed up.

Warm and fluffy.

See, they shrink down to easily seal.  Don't worry, there's still plenty egg-y goodness in each cup to fill you up.  Just take the lid off and microwave for about a minute when you plan on eating them.  So quick and easy.  Great for busy morning breakfast on the go.

Easy Egg Bake:

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 1/2 C milk
• 1/4 C shredded cheese
• 2 strips bacon, cooked
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Cut the bacon into matchsticks and cook.  Set aside.

2.  Whisk the eggs well, add the milk, cheese, and bacon. 

3.  Pour the egg mixture evenly into 3-4 mason jars and sprinkle over top with salt and pepper.

4.  Bake for about 30 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

5.  Let cool slightly before eating.  Otherwise, let cool completely, then seal and refrigerate for up to a week.  Microwave with lid removed for about a minute or until warm.

Other mix-in options:

• diced sausage
• ham
• green onions
• multiple cheeses
• basil
• garlic