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Ham and Mozzarella Egg Bake with Mature Cheddar recipe
A comforting baked egg dish packed with savoury cooked ham and a gooey mozzarella and mature cheddar topping. It is quick to prepare, slices neatly, and works well for breakfast, brunch, or a simple supper.
35 min · Easy · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 120g Cooked Ham
- 100g Mozzarella
- 50g Mature Cheddar Cheese
- 10g Margarine
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 421 kcal |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 31.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 14.6 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1.1 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
Why this works
A high-protein, very low-carbohydrate bake that is filling but also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium due to the cheese and ham.
High-quality protein. Eggs, ham and both cheeses provide around 33g protein per serving, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.
Calcium and B12. Mozzarella and mature Cheddar are good sources of calcium, while eggs and ham contribute vitamin B12.
Sodium and saturated fat are notable. Cooked ham, cheddar and added salt push sodium and saturated fat higher than ideal for regular use.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (Fan 160°C, 356°F, Gas Mark 4) and lightly grease a small baking dish with the margarine.
- Scatter the cooked ham evenly over the base of the dish, then top with the mozzarella.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the eggs over the ham and cheese, then finish with the mature cheddar on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Leave to stand for 5 minutes before serving so the egg bake slices cleanly.
Prefer the classic version? Pickled Pepper Egg Bake
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