May is National Egg Month, and I couldn’t be more excited! One of the pure joys of raising backyard chickens is heading out to the coop every day to see how many eggs our girls have laid. I have to admit, I was a bit overzealous about our first egg—there’s a story for another day on that!
Our hens have been laying for about three months now, and we’ve enjoyed eggs prepared in all sorts of ways. There’s something so special about gathering fresh eggs right from our backyard. The kids even love going outside to “pick breakfast!”
Why Eggs Are One of the Healthiest Foods
Did you know that eggs are considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet? According to WebMD, one egg has only 75 calories, 7 grams of high-quality protein and 5 grams of fat. Plus, they’re loaded with vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids. Eggs are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering so much goodness in just one serving.
How We Keep Our Chickens Healthy and Happy
We’ve been using Chicken E-lixir from Strong Animal Chicken Essentials, and it’s made a huge difference in the quality of our eggs. Our hens have laid regularly with strong eggshells, and we haven’t had any issues with egg bound hens. If you do experience egg bound hens, I recommend checking out this helpful blog I wrote on it.
Tired of the Same Old Eggs? Try Gramma Niter’s Egg Bake!
Of course, we love scrambled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, and over-easy eggs. But if you’re looking to switch things up in the kitchen, I’ve got a special recipe to share in honor of National Egg Month. This recipe comes from my mom, Gramma Niter, and it’s a family favorite.
Gramma Niter’s Egg Bake
Ingredients:
Seasoned croutons
1 lb. pork sausage browned and drained
Veggies of your choice (peppers, broccoli, onions, etc.)
10-12 eggs
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded cheese of your choice
1 can cream of mushroom soup
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: bacon pieces
Directions:
Spray the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan. Line the pan with seasoned croutons.
Add browned pork sausage and optional bacon over the croutons.
Evenly distribute your veggies over the sausage.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the veggies and lightly season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, mix the eggs and 2 1/2 cups of milk until well blended. Pour this mixture over your ingredients.
Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight.
To Bake:
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Mix 1/2 cup of milk with the can of cream of mushroom soup and pour it over the ingredients.
Bake for 1 hour or until done.
Let the egg bake rest for 10 minutes before serving.
This egg bake is the perfect way to celebrate National Egg Month and enjoy a delicious, hearty meal with your family!
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