WORLD EGG DAY!

 The second Friday in October is World Egg Day making Friday, October 10, 2025 World Egg Day! This years theme is "The Mighty Egg: Packed with Natural Nutrition."

Here is an egg recipe if you'd like to celebrate by cooking an egg recipe:

Mighty Morning Meat & Cheese Bake (Egg Casserole)

In celebration of World Egg Day, this casserole highlights the nutrition of the egg, baked with savory ground beef and a blend of the creamiest cheeses. It's a satisfying, protein-packed breakfast or brunch dish designed for simplicity and incredible flavor.

Yields: 6 servings 

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Bake time: 35-40 minutes

Equipment:

• Oven mitts

• Large skillet (12-inch)

• 9x13 inch baking dish

• Large mixing bowl

• Whisk

• Spatula or mixing spoon

• Colander

• Measuring cups

• Measuring spoons

• Oven

Ingredients:

For the Savory Ground Beef:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon Tony's Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning (adjust to taste)

For the Creamy Egg & Cheese Filling:

• 10 large eggs (yolks and whites combined)

• 1/2 cup milk or cream

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes

• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese (no blue cheese)

Instructions:

Prepare Savory Ground Beef:

Step 1.) Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the 9x13 inch baking dish. 

Step 2.) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink. 

Step 3.) Drain any excess fat using a colander. Return beef to the skillet. 

Step 4.) Stir in 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and Tony's Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Remove from heat.

Prepare Egg Filling and Assemble:

Step 5.) In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk or cream, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 

Step 6.) Whisk in ricotta cheese until mostly smooth. 

Step 7.) Spread the seasoned ground beef evenly in the prepared baking dish. 

Step 8.) Scatter the softened cream cheese cubes evenly over the beef layer. 

Step 9.) Pour the egg mixture over the top of the beef and cheese layers. 

Step 10.) Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Bake and Serve:

Step 11.) Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are completely set in the center and the cheese is golden and bubbly. 

Step 12.) Using your oven mitts, remove the casserole from the oven. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips for Success:

• Creamy Texture: The combination of cream cheese and ricotta is key to making this casserole incredibly rich and moist.

• Savory Flavor: Ensure you season the ground beef robustly with Tony's Chachere's and garlic powder before adding it to the bake.

• Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

If you'd like to celebrate by listening to songs, here are some songs that can help you celebrate:

How D'Ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning?

Green Eggs and Ham from Seussical

The Green Grass Grew All Around (sung by Pete Seeger)

Baked Beans and Egg by Macka B

Eggs (from The Land Before Time II)

And the Green Grass Grows All Around (sung by Jewel)

You can find more information and links to download toolkits at https://www.worldeggorganisation.com/our-work/world-egg-day/