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Baked Eggs & Cheese

Baked Eggs & Cheese in a baking dish
Makes: 4 servings

Add your favorite veggies to dress up this cheese and egg dish, or serve with fresh salsa.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup fat-free cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Put oil in a medium baking dish or small cake pan and heat in the oven for a few minutes.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Pour into hot pan.
  5. Bake 20 minutes or until eggs are firm. Serve immediately.

Notes

* 4 eggs and 4 egg whites may be used instead of 6 eggs to reduce fat and cholesterol.

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Source:

Adapted from Sure To Please Baked Eggs and Cheese, Healthy Snacks
University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 173
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 312 mg
Sodium 215 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 15 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 223 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 183 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 173
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 312 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 15 g
Minerals
Calcium 223 mg
Potassium 183 mg
Sodium 215 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 19 mg
Phosphorus 268 mg
Selenium 27 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 173 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 57 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 260 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces