Here is the perfect way to cook breakfast for a crowd: sheet pan eggs and vegetables! A one-pan meal with colorful bell peppers, onions, and sunny-side-up baked eggs, and fragrant Mediterranean spices.

A close up of the baked sheet pan eggs.
Photo Credits: Miriam Novoa

The oven may be the most underused tool in the egg world. You’re probably familiar with the classics like frittata and quiche. But did you know you can make Spanakopita-inspired egg muffins to prep for the week, or a hearty vegetarian egg casserole? And perhaps the easiest way to make a big, healthy egg breakfast loaded with vegetables and flavor, you ask? Sheet pan eggs! 

“Sheet pan eggs” may call to mind a scramble of sorts, where you slice the eggs into squares. But my favorite way to introduce eggs to the power of my trusted sheet pan is to cook them over-easy. You get some of the crispiness and runny yolk of a fried egg, but the oven does the work for you. 

As a bonus, you cook everything in the same pan so you don’t have to dirty a bowl or whisk. Fewer dishes is always a win in my book! Plus you can to cook your egg yolks just how you like them, from perfectly runny to jammy to cooked through. 

With a medley of spices, fresh herbs, and tangy feta cheese, this easy sheet pan egg recipe feels like you’re enjoying brunch on a sunny day by the Mediterranean sea. Serve on its own as a hearty low-carb breakfast, or along with your favorite bread–whole wheat, pita, focaccia, you really can’t go wrong!

Table of Contents
  1. Sheet Pan Eggs Ingredients and Substitutions 
  2. How to Make Sheet Pan Eggs
  3. Ways to Mix It Up
  4. Getting Ahead: How to Meal Prep Sheet Pan Eggs
  5. What to Serve with Sheet Pan Eggs and Veggies
  6. More Baked Egg Recipes
  7. Sheet Pan Eggs and Veggies Recipe
Ingredients for sheet pan eggs including eggs, bell peppers, za'atar, aleppo pepper, cumin, red onion, salt, black pepper, olive oil, parsley, feta and a tomato.

Sheet Pan Eggs Ingredients and Substitutions 

You don’t need much for this sheet pan eggs recipe, and feel free to mix up the spices and veggies with what you have on hand (see “Ways to Mix It Up” below for ideas). Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Vegetables: I used 3 bell peppers (different colors) and 1 red onion. You can use other veggies you have. 
  • Spices: You can season the vegetables with any combination of spices you like–the sky is the limit! I went with Middle Eastern flavors: za’atar, ground cumin, and Aleppo pepper, but Italian Seasoning, oregano, and chili flakes all work too. 
  • Extra virgin olive oil: EVOO coats the veggies with the spices and will help them cook perfectly. Any rich, quality extra virgin olive oil will work well in this recipe (I often use our fruity Italian Nocellara EVOO for this).
  • Eggs: Use anywhere from 6 to 10 large eggs. And if you like, you can make this recipe with egg whites only.
  • Garnishes: Diced tomatoes, fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of feta. I like adding fresh parsley and tomatoes to finish this dish with a pop of color and additional flavor. And a sprinkle of salty feta always hits the spot for me, but goat cheese or grated parmesan are a good substitutes. 
  • Kosher salt and black pepper perk up the flavors.
An overhead photo of the baked sheet pan eggs.

How to Make Sheet Pan Eggs

In around 20 minutes, you can have a nutritious, flavorful baked eggs and vegetables breakfast for a crowd. Here’s how (print-friendly recipe with measurements just below):

  • Get ready. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Brush a large sheet pan with olive oil. Core and thinly slice 1 green, orange, and red bell pepper. Halve and thinly slice 1 red onion.
  • Season the veggies. Place the bell peppers and onion on the prepared sheet pan. Season with 1 teaspoon each cumin, Aleppo pepper, and za’atar. Add a big pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. The veggies and seasonings for the sheet pan eggs on a sheet pan before being cooked.
  • Roast the veggies. Spread the veggies in one layer and bake in heated oven until soft and starting to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, get your garnishes ready. Chop 1/2 punch fresh parsley and dice 1 Roma tomato.
  • Add the eggs. Remove pan from oven and use a wooden spoon to carve out 6 pockets among the roasted veggies for the eggs (think of it like you’re making Shakshuka). Carefully crack one egg into each pocket, keeping the yolk intact (it helps to crack the egg in a small dish, then slide carefully into each pocket). Top the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.The 6 eggs being nestled into the roasted vegetables on the sheet pan.
  • Bake the eggs. Return the pan to oven and bake until the egg whites settle. Watch the yolks to see them turn to the doneness you like (anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes).
  • Finish and serve. Sprinkle on 1 teaspoon za’atar, the parsley, tomato, and feta to your liking. Enjoy!A close up of the baked sheet pan eggs.

Ways to Mix It Up

This sheet pan fried eggs recipe is a great way to use up whatever vegetables are in season or what you have on hand. Here are some more ideas of what other vegetables to use and how to prepare them for this recipe:

  • Zucchini or summer squash: Slice into thin half moons.
  • Broccoli or cauliflower: Cut them into small florets so they roast and become perfectly tender quickly.
  • Root vegetables such as carrots, beets, or sweet potatoes: These will take longer in the oven. To cut down on cooking time as much as possible, peel the root vegetables and cut them into thin, short batons. Only add the eggs to the sheet pan once they are just about completely cooked.
  • Frozen vegetables: Adjust roasting time according to what vegetables you’re using (consult the package for baking or roasting instructions).
  • Add cooked meat: Add cooked ground beef, leftover rotisserie chicken, cooked chorizo, or Italian sausage along with the vegetables (before adding the eggs). 
  • Add legumes: Add drained and rinsed canned white beans or chickpeas along with the veggies. 
A serving of the sheet pan eggs on a plate with a fork next to 2 slices of bread and bowls of za'atar and aleppo pepper.

Getting Ahead: How to Meal Prep Sheet Pan Eggs

I like to serve this sheet pan eggs recipe fresh out of the oven. But you can definitely do a little bit of prep in advance with the vegetables and garnish.

  • Slice the peppers and onions (or whatever vegetables you’re using) one night in advance. Store them in the fridge in a zip-top bag or a tight-lid container.
  • Dice the tomatoes and chop up the parsley (if you’re planning to use parsley). Store them in their own zip-top bags in the fridge.

What to Serve with Sheet Pan Eggs and Veggies

Baked eggs and vegetables is a perfect, satisfying meal that doesn’t require anything more to serve along—maybe just focaccia or your favorite bread to dunk in the runny yolk! If you’re looking for some sides to serve along, I love batata harra or a big bean salad with this hearty egg breakfast. Or grab another sheet pan, make these Crispy Baked Hash Browns and call it a day!

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Sheet Pan Eggs and Veggies

Suzy Karadsheh
A close up of the baked sheet pan eggs.
Turn a few eggs and some veggies into the perfect meal to feed a crowd! These baked eggs with bell peppers and onions takes one sheet pan and comes together in 20 minutes. Change up the vegetables to use up what you have on hand, or to use in-season veggies. I used classic Mediterranean spices (za'atar, cumin, and Aleppo pepper), but season your sheet pan breakfast any way you like. Delicious served on its own, or with some crusty bread to sop up the egg yolk.
Prep – 5 minutes
Cook – 15 minutes
Total – 20 minutes
Cuisine:
American/Mediterranean
Serves – 6 servings
Course:
Breakfast

Ingredients
  

  • 1 green bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, halved then thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or red chili flakes)
  • 2 teaspoons za’atar (or Italian seasoning)
  • Kosher salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • Feta, for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Get ready. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Brush a large sheet pan with olive oil.
  • Season the veggies. Place the bell peppers and onion on the prepared sheet pan. Season with the cumin, Aleppo pepper, half the za’atar, and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. (Or toss in a bowl if you prefer)
  • Roast the veggies. Spread the veggies in one layer and bake in heated oven until soft and starting to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the eggs. Remove pan from oven and use a wooden spoon to carve out 6 pockets among the roasted veggies for the eggs. Carefully crack one egg into each pocket, keeping the yolk intact (it helps to crack the egg in a small dish, then slide carefully into each pocket). Top the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Bake the eggs. Return the pan to oven and bake until the egg whites settle. Watch the yolks to see them turn to the doneness you like (anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes).
  • Finish and serve. Sprinkle on the remaining za’atar, parsley, tomatoes, and feta to your liking. Enjoy!

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  • Storage: I wouldn’t freeze sheet pan eggs, but leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge. Divide into glass containers with tight lids. It’s delicious at room temperature or warmed through. To warm, use a skillet on medium-heat for just a few minutes.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 142.7kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7.2gFat: 10.3gSaturated Fat: 2.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 168.7mgSodium: 227.5mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 3.4gVitamin A: 1663.3IUVitamin C: 69.5mgCalcium: 62.7mgIron: 1.1mg
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  1. Haley D Williams says:

    5 stars
    This is a great breakfast for the weekend! Love all the veggies!

    1. Suzy says:

      Thanks, Haley! Enjoy!

  2. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says:

    5 stars
    Such a delicious and satisfying breakfast!!

    1. Suzy says:

      Thanks, Sandra! So glad you loved it!

  3. Natasha says:

    5 stars
    I was looking for a different egg recipe and found this. It was absolutely delicious and healthy at the same time! I definitely recommend this.

    1. Suzy says:

      Thanks, Natasha!

  4. Lisalia says:

    5 stars
    Simple, delicious, and comforting. and HEALTHY. Just what I need during self-isolation. Thank you for this yummy recipe.

    1. Suzy says:

      My pleasure, Lisalia!!

  5. wilhelmina says:

    5 stars
    This is the second time I have made this for breakfast and it is such a time saver! I love that we can all sit down and eat at the same time!

    1. Suzy says:

      That’s great!! Thanks, Wilhelmina!

  6. Catalina says:

    5 stars
    I would like to wake up with this! Love all these flavors!

    1. Suzy says:

      Hope you give it a try, Catalina!!

  7. Sara Welch says:

    5 stars
    Served this for dinner tonight and it has easily become a new family favorite dish! Even my picky eaters gobbled this up!

    1. Suzy says:

      Yay! So glad the whole family enjoyed it!

  8. Michelle says:

    5 stars
    This is such a fabulous idea for breakfast — or lunch! Delicious too! I’ll be making it again!

    1. Suzy says:

      Awesome! Thanks so much!

  9. Dorothy Reinhold says:

    This will be perfect! I am thinking of all the veggies I have that will be delicious!

    1. Suzy says:

      Hope you love it, Dorothy!

  10. Kimberly says:

    5 stars
    Beautiful! It’s Spring and our chickens are back up to full production – gotta try this delicious dish!

    1. Suzy says:

      Fresh eggs, YUM! Hope you enjoy it!

  11. Toni says:

    5 stars
    My kids really loved it!! So good!!

    1. Suzy says:

      Great to hear! Thanks, Toni!

  12. Lauren Kelly says:

    5 stars
    This is so crazy easy! And delicious too. Thank you!

    1. Suzy says:

      Thanks Lauren! Glad you liked this one :).

  13. Melinda says:

    Would love to try this recipe. What can be used to substitute the Zaatar? Having a hard time finding it and your store is out also.

  14. Spiritscraft says:

    5 stars
    This is a lovely brunch and the Za’atar really makes it special.

    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      I’m so with you on the za’atar! Thanks so much!

  15. Lori says:

    I just made this for supper. Full of veggies and za’atar (!!!!), quick, easy, bright, colorful, healthy, and SO good!! A lit hot na’an on the side and this is just about perfection. Thank you for a winner! This is definitely going in my regular meal plan.

  16. Rose Mary George says:

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy and healthy!

    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Thank you, Rose! so glad you like it!