Baked Scrambled Eggs

Name: Oven Baked Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup salted butter; 12 eggs; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup cheddar cheese ((shredded))

By Laura Sandford

Posted Jul 29, 2026

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This baked scrambled eggs recipe is the easiest way to make the most delicious, fluffy scrambled eggs! They’re perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping a healthy breakfast for the week!

oven baked scrambled eggs in a red, square ceramic baking dish with a blue spatula in the eggs surrounded by toast, coffee and orange juice

Ever since I started making these oven baked scrambled eggs, I rarely ever use the stovetop to make them anymore.

They’re perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping ahead for busy mornings. Baked scrambled eggs turn out perfectly every time, always fully and flavorful with minimal effort. I recently hosted a group of 20 high school and collage students (plus my own family) and made a quadruple batch of these eggs and they all got devoured with lots comments like, “I don’t know what you did to the eggs but they were amazing!”

It’s the easiest way to make scrambled eggs that taste just as good (if not better) than stovetop—without the hassle. I love serving them with oven baked bacon and a smoothie for a delicious breakfast. Or I use them to make our favorite breakfast sandwiches!

oven baked scrambled eggs on a white plate with toast and bacon, there's a fork taking a bite of the eggs which are topped with pepper

Baked Scrambled Eggs: Ingredients & Substitutions

overhead photo of the ingredients in this baked scrambled eggs recipe all labeled, 12 eggs in a carton, then the rest are in bowls including cheese, cream, butter salt and pepper

Salted butter. Unsalted butter works great too! You could grease the pan with olive oil, but butter really adds flavor and moisture to the recipe so I don’t suggest skipping it.
Heavy Cream. I recommend heavy cream for the creamiest, fluffiest eggs with the best flavor. Half and half is the next best choice, followed by whole milk. Using whole milk makes fluffy eggs that just aren’t as rich and creamy, but they’re still delicious.
Cheddar cheese. Use your favorite shredded cheese, or use cottage cheese for even more protein.
Garlic Powder. This is optional but highly recommended for flavorful eggs!

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How to Make Oven Baked Scrambled Eggs

This recipe really is so simple, but we’ll walk through it together like always. And don’t forget to watch the video!

Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).

While it’s preheating, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper together in a large mixing bowl or batter bowl.

photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a large ceramic mixing bowl before whisking

photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - eggs, cream, salt and pepper in a large ceramic mixing bowl after whisking

Then, put the butter into a 9×9″ (23cm) square baking dish in the preheated oven until it’s melted. This takes about 5 minutes, and I suggest setting a timer so you don’t forget and accidentally brown the butter.

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photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - melted butter in a red ceramic square baking dish

Once the butter is melted, pour the egg mixture into the pan over the melted butter and bake the eggs for 10 minutes.

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photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - egg mixture in a red, square, ceramic baking dish after they have been partially baked

After 10 minutes, remove the eggs from the oven, add the cheese and stir, making sure to scrape down the sides, edges and bottoms.

photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - cheese added to the egg mixture in a red, square, ceramic baking dish after it has been partially baked before stirring in the cheese

photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - a blue spatula stirring the cheese into the partially baked egg mixture in a red, square, ceramic baking dish

Don’t forget the cheese

I usually make this recipe when I’m rushed or while I’m cooking dinner and managing tons of things at once. So, I can’t tell you how many times I have just forgotten to add the cheese during baking. You can always add it at the end and mix it into the eggs while they’re still warm if this happens to you. They do taste good without the cheese, but better with it!

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Return to oven and bake an additional 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until the eggs are done.

photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - a blue spatula stirring the partially baked egg mixture in a red, square, ceramic baking dish

Stirring every 5 minutes ensures you get super fluffy eggs, so be sure to set a timer so you don’t forget.

photo showing how to make baked scrambled eggs - partially baked egg mixture in a red, square, ceramic baking dish with a blue spatula after stirring before returning to the oven

Once they’re done, you can give them a final stir before serving. Or, you can leave them a little more solid if you want to use them for breakfast sandwiches.

oven baked scrambled eggs in a red, square ceramic baking dish with a blue spatula in the eggs surrounded by toast and bacon

Serve

Serve the baked scrambled eggs warm with your favorite breakfast foods like baked bacon, cinnamon rolls, Greek yogurt pancakes, homemade waffles, etc. I also use them to make these breakfast sandwiches and they’re so good!

You can garnish the eggs with chopped fresh herbs like parsley, or with an extra sprinkle of cheese and a dash of salt and pepper.

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More Delicious Egg Recipes

If you love eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and you have to try these recipes!

The best egg casserole
How to make the most delicious omelette recipe!
Egg breakfast sandwiches
My favorite fritatta recipe
Breakfast burritos and breakfast tacos are even good for dinner!
Egg bites – better than starbucks
Cottage cheese eggs are super creamy & high protein.
Or make a homemade quiche with a buttery crust!

oven baked scrambled eggs in a red, square ceramic baking dish with a silver spoon in the eggs surrounded by coffee and orange juice

Store/Freeze

Store leftover eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven set to warm.

oven baked scrambled eggs topped with black pepper on a white plate with toast bacon and a fork.

Oven Baked Scrambled Eggs Recipe FAQS

How do you keep baked scrambled eggs fluffy?

First, make sure to whisk them really well. Then, stir often while they’re in the oven to keep them nice and fluffy.

Can I make oven baked scrambled eggs ahead of time?

For sure, they’re perfect for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

How do you reheat baked scrambled eggs?

Reheat in the microwave.

What can I add to baked scrambled eggs?

You can add cooked meat like bacon or sausage, cooked veggies, etc.

oven baked scrambled eggs in a red, square ceramic baking dish with a blue spatula in the eggs with a plate of bacon nearby

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Oven Baked Scrambled Eggs Recipe

Laura Sandford

This baked scrambled eggs recipe is the easiest way to make the most delicious, fluffy scrambled eggs! They’re perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping a healthy breakfast for the week!

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Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 225

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
Whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper together in a large mixing bowl or batter bowl.
Put the butter in a 9×9” (23 cm) square baking dish in the preheated oven until it’s melted, about 5 minutes.
Pour the egg mixture into the pan with the melted butter, and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the eggs from the oven and stir in the cheese, making sure to scrape down the sides, edges and bottoms.
Return to oven and bake an additional 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes until the eggs are done.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Salted butter. Unsalted butter works great too! You could grease the pan with olive oil, but butter really adds flavor and moisture to the recipe so I don’t suggest skipping it.
Heavy Cream. I recommend heavy cream for the creamiest, fluffiest eggs with the best flavor. Half and half is the next best choice, followed by whole milk. Using whole milk makes fluffy eggs that just aren’t as rich and creamy, but they’re still delicious.
Cheddar cheese. Use your favorite shredded cheese, or use cottage cheese for even more protein.
Garlic Powder. You can omit this, but I highly recommended using it for flavorful eggs!

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