Baked Scrambled Eggs

A white baking dish filled with cooked scrambled eggs.

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This easy recipe for Baked Scrambled Eggs is the BEST way to get fluffy eggs without constantly stirring a skillet.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 24

Total Time 29

Servings servings

Calories 235

Author Dorothy Bigelow

Ingredients

12 large eggs
1 cup milk
¼ cup butter melted and cooled
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper or more to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and lightly grease a 9x13” baking dish (23x33cm) with butter.
Heat the butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 second intervals, just until melted. Set aside to cool.
Add the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl.
Whisk well until the eggs are beaten and the mixture is well combined.
Drizzle in the melted butter, whisking as you pour it in.
Transfer the eggs to the prepared baking dish
Bake in the oven for 8 minutes, then remove it and stir the mixture, scraping along the sides of the baking dish. Bring larger cooked pieces into the center, and spread uncooked egg towards the edges to encourage even cooking.
Return to the oven and bake for another 8 minutes, then stir and scrape again.
Return the baking dish to the oven a final time, for an additional 6-9 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
Remove from the oven, and use a fork to break up any large pieces, then adjust salt and pepper (to taste).
Serve and enjoy! If desired, add cheese, chopped chives, etc.

Notes

Serve it with oven baked bacon, baked breakfast sausages, french toast casserole, pancakes, waffles, or your favorite breakfast dishes!

Storage: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat portions as needed in the microwave.

Sheet pan: If your sheet pan has a high enough lip and can easily accommodate all of the liquid, you can make this recipe in a sheet pan instead. Just stir every 6 minutes instead, as the thinner layer of egg will cook more quickly.

Can I double the recipe? If you’re preparing eggs for a crowd, you can easily double the recipe if your 9X13” baking dish has high enough sides. If not, use a larger pan. You may need to increase the baking time or include an additional session of 6-9 minutes to ensure the eggs are cooked through to the middle. The important thing is to stir frequently to ensure even cooking.

Toppings: Add your favorite scrambled egg toppings as they come out of the oven. Shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled feta or goat cheese, chopped chives, everything bagel seasoning, or whatever your heart desires!

Dairy-free scrambled eggs: Swap the butter for a plant-based spread, and swap the milk for your favorite non-dairy milk (coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, cashew, etc.).

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