Bacon, Asparagus and Smoked Gouda Egg Bake
- 40 Minutes Prep1 Hour 20 Minutes Total
- 12 Servings
- 270 Calories per Serving
Perfect for a holiday brunch, this baked egg dish has asparagus, bacon and yummy Gouda cheese!
Ingredient List
- 1 lb thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 10 eggs
- 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 container (8 oz) sour cream
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium)
- 2 cups shredded smoked Gouda or Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp; drain.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs, flour, milk, sour cream and crushed red pepper with whisk until blended. Stir in asparagus, bell pepper, green onions, three-fourths of the bacon and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese. Pour into baking dish.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until mixture is set in center; top with remaining bacon and cheese during last 5 minutes of bake time.
Tips
- You can use other vegetables, such as small broccoli florets, green bell pepper, chopped tomatoes or sliced mushrooms.
- You can prepare the egg dish up to a day ahead; stir in bacon before baking. Add about 5 minutes to the bake time.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 12
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 270
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 18g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 42% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 200mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 16g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 20% |
| Iron | Value not available | 10% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 9% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 30% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 15% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 30% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 15% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 8% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 35% |
| Copper | Value not available | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 0,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 1,
- High-Fat Meat 1,
- Fat 1,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ½c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1
