Breakfast for 6
Denver Egg Casserole
This egg casserole combines ham, peppers, onion, cream, and cheddar before baking until firm and lightly browned.
$4.82for 4 servings
$1.20 per serving$4.82 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbKid-friendlyBudgetBreakfastsCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 9 | $2.70Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.13Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $1.66Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 9 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup finely diced white onion
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/3 cups diced ham
- 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and bell pepper for 4 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir the ham and cooked vegetables into the eggs, then pour the mixture into the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheddar over the top and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the eggs are firm and reach 160 F.
- Rest the casserole for 5 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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