Description
A delicious and satisfying breakfast dish that combines the fluffiness of biscuits with a cheesy egg frittata, perfect for starting your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped baby spinach
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish or a large ovenproof skillet by greasing it with butter or nonstick spray.
- Arrange Biscuits: Distribute the quartered biscuit dough evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika until fully blended.
- Add Cheese and Vegetables: Fold in cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, diced bell pepper, onion, chopped spinach, and any optional meat.
- Combine and Submerge Biscuits: Pour the egg and vegetable mixture evenly over the biscuit pieces, then gently press down with a spatula to mostly submerge the biscuits.
- Add Butter: Drizzle melted butter evenly over the surface.
- Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until puffed and the center is just set.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be made with different cheese or vegetables to suit your preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 225mg