Description
Delight in these colorful Egg-Stuffed Breakfast Bell Peppers, packed with fresh veggies, savory proteins, and melted cheese. This hearty and nutritious breakfast dish combines bell pepper halves filled with eggs, diced deli turkey, cherry tomatoes, olives, corn, and bacon, baked to perfection and topped with feta and cheddar cheeses. Finished with fresh chives, this recipe offers a satisfying and customizable morning meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 6 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), halved and seeded
- Cherry tomatoes, chopped, 1/2 cup
- Red onion, finely diced, 1/4 cup
- Black olives, chopped, 1/4 cup
- Organic corn (fresh or thawed if frozen), 1/2 cup
- Fresh chives, chopped, 2 tablespoons
Proteins & Dairy
- 12 eggs
- Nitrate-free deli turkey, chopped, 1/2 cup
- Cooked bacon, crumbled, 1/3 cup
- Feta cheese, crumbled, 1/3 cup
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup
Other
- Cooking spray (for greasing the baking dish)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Arrange the halved and seeded bell peppers cut-side up in the dish, creating perfect little nests for your fillings.
- Layer in the goodness: Add your favorite toppings inside each pepper half. Mix and match diced nitrate-free deli turkey, chopped cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped black olives, organic corn, and crumbled cooked bacon to build a flavorful and hearty base.
- Crack & season: Carefully crack one egg into each pepper half, ensuring the yolk stays intact. Sprinkle each with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Top it off: Generously sprinkle each pepper half with sharp cheddar cheese and crumbled feta cheese, or blend both cheeses to create a rich, melty topping that complements the savory fillings.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The eggs are done when the whites are set and the yolks reach your preferred level of doneness.
- Finish strong: Remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped chives for a bright, fresh finish. Serve warm and enjoy a nutritious and delicious breakfast!
Notes
- Use different cheese varieties or toppings based on your preference or dietary needs.
- Adjust baking time if you prefer runnier or firmer egg yolks.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey and bacon; add extra veggies or plant-based protein instead.
- This dish can be prepared the night before; assemble and refrigerate, then bake fresh in the morning.
- Ensure bell peppers are halved evenly for uniform cooking.
- Cooking spray can be substituted with olive oil or butter to add extra flavor.
