Description
Spinach Egg Casserole Recipe for Easy Breakfast Meal Prep
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk for lighter option)
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Gruyère, or mozzarella)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare Your Kitchen Canvas
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onions and cook until translucent.
- Wilt the Spinach: Add garlic and spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Create the Egg Base: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Assemble the Masterpiece: Spread spinach mixture in baking dish, add cheese, pour egg mixture, and top with remaining cheese and herbs.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until set and golden brown.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
Keywords: spinach, egg, casserole, breakfast, meal prep