Serve a crowd this Denver Omelette Egg Bake, or make it for meal prep for the week! Either way, it’s high in protein, only requires a few fresh ingredients, and is made all in one casserole dish.
If you love fluffy eggs, salty diced ham, crunchy bits of bell pepper, and melty cheese, you’re in for a special breakfast!
“So delish and easy to bake! Great first recipe to teach my kids how to cook.”
– Lynnette
When in doubt, I order a Denver omelet (usually with a side of fluffy pancakes). That’s where the inspo for this Denver omelet egg bake came from! All you have to do is combine everything in a casserole dish and bake. Don’t forget to top with shredded cheese!
We used one important and special ingredient in this recipe — Greek yogurt! It makes your eggs extra fluffy and adds protein. Trust us.
- Eggs: You’ll need 8 eggs for this recipe. The eggs are mixed with Greek yogurt to come out super fluffy and moist.
- Non-fat plain Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt not only makes the egg mixture fluffy but adds a boost of protein.
- Green pepper: Green peppers add a delicious crunch and freshness to the easy breakfast casserole.
- White onion: Adds a nice little onion flavor without overpowering the dish.
- Cooked ham: You can use any kind of cooked ham for this recipe. Just dice it into small pieces.
- Shredded cheese: Cheese gets melted on top to add flavor and a delicious gooey texture to the baked Denver omelet casserole. 9×13 casserole dish: Make sure you have the correct sized casserole dish to ensure your casserole cooks evenly.
Variations and Substitutions
It’s so easy to mix and match ingredients in this Denver omelet egg bake. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Top Tips for Denver Omelet Egg Bake
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze, let the egg bake cool completely, then wrap it in plastic wrap and foil before placing it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.
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First, preheat oven to 350ºF and spray a 9 by 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and greek yogurt.
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Place green pepper, white onion, ham, garlic, salt, and pepper into the casserole dish. Pour egg mixture over the veggie and ham mixture.
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Then, place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
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Remove from oven, pour cheese over the top and let bake for an additional 10 minutes or until eggs are fully cooked.
Calories: 194 kcal, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 17 g, Fat: 11 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 3 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
