Cheesy Pea Bake
Cheesy Pea Bake
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Pea Bake
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, for garnish
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch (or similar sized) square baking dish with the softened unsalted butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In the greased baking dish, thoroughly whisk the large eggs until they are frothy and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the whisked eggs, then pour in the whole milk. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue whisking until a smooth, thick batter is formed, ensuring there are no lumps of flour.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gently fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and the thawed green peas into the batter. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined within the batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bake is golden brown on top, puffed, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Remove the Cheesy Pea Bake from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes before cutting into rectangular portions. Serve warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
For an optional garnish, sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt with paprika and serve alongside the bake as a creamy dip.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Pea Bake
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Pea Bake
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas, thawed
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, for garnish
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8x8 inch (or similar sized) square baking dish with the softened unsalted butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In the greased baking dish, thoroughly whisk the large eggs until they are frothy and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the whisked eggs, then pour in the whole milk. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue whisking until a smooth, thick batter is formed, ensuring there are no lumps of flour.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gently fold in the shredded mozzarella cheese and the thawed green peas into the batter. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined within the batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bake is golden brown on top, puffed, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Remove the Cheesy Pea Bake from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes before cutting into rectangular portions. Serve warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
For an optional garnish, sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. In a small bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt with paprika and serve alongside the bake as a creamy dip.
⏱️ 2 min