Spinach Brunch Casserole
Elevate your mornings with this hearty and satisfying Spinach Brunch Casserole, a perfect make-ahead dish for family gatherings or lazy weekend mornings. Packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh spinach, sautéed onions, and nutty Parmesan cheese, this creamy egg-based casserole is layered with fluffy bread cubes for a comforting texture. A hint of ground nutmeg adds a warm, aromatic touch, while a golden, cheesy crust provides an irresistible finish. Ready in just one hour, this easy-to-prepare casserole serves six and combines nutritious greens with indulgent flavors, making it an ideal centerpiece for any brunch table. Perfectly customizable and utterly crowd-pleasing, this dish will quickly become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 1.5 cups Milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 4 cups Bread cubes (day-old, 1-inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Butter (for greasing the dish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Gradually add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring as it wilts. Cook for 2-3 minutes until all the spinach is wilted. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
Gently fold in the bread cubes and the cooked spinach mixture, ensuring the bread is evenly coated with the egg mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.2 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.2 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1395 mg | 465% | |
| Sodium | 10397 mg | 452% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 531.9 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 223.5 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.9 mcg | 54% | |
| Calcium | 3585 mg | 276% | |
| Iron | 39.0 mg | 217% | |
| Potassium | 2379 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
