Vegetable pie with melted cheese in the oven

★Ingredients

Vegetables

1 cup carrots, shredded or diced

2 cups broccoli, chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)

1 cup bell peppers, diced

Egg Mixture

8 large eggs

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 cup milk (can use cream for a richer texture)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

½ teaspoon paprika (optional)

Cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or mozzarella, Gruyère, or your favorite cheese)

¼ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for topping)

Other

1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for sautéing the veggies)

Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil) for garnish

★Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook Vegetables

Heat the olive oil or butter in a pan. Sauté the onions, bell peppers, and carrots until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Add broccoli and spinach for the last 2 minutes.

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.

  1. Prepare Egg Mixture

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  1. Assemble

Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly in the greased baking dish.

Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables.

Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, spreading it evenly.

  1. Bake

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the eggs are set, and the top is golden brown and bubbly.

For an extra crispy top, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

  1. Serve

Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh herbs and

Notes

Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what you have available.

You can add other ingredients like cooked bacon, ham, or mushrooms.

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