Oven-Baked Spinach and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach leaves, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices of day-old bread, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven and Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.

2. Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.

3. Wilt the Spinach
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, stirring until wilted. This process should take about 3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.

4. Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.

5. Assemble the Casserole
In the greased baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the bread, then sprinkle half of each cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.

6. Pour the Egg Mixture
Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly covered.

7. Top with Parmesan
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top for an extra layer of flavor.

8. Bake the Casserole
Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

9. Cool and Serve
Allow the casserole to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for a delicious breakfast treat.

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Breakfast

Keywords

Spinach, Oven Baked, Breakfast Casserole, Cheese, Eggs, Morning Meal, Healthy Breakfast, Easy Baking, Family Breakfast, Spinach Recipe

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1,440

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