Vegetarian Egg Casserole
Brighten up your mornings with this wholesome and satisfying Vegetarian Egg Casserole, a crowd-pleasing dish packed with fresh veggies, hearty bread cubes, and melty cheddar cheese. This recipe is a fuss-free way to start the day, featuring a savory blend of sautéed spinach, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and aromatic spices like oregano and basil. The egg mixture soaks into day-old bread cubes, creating a fluffy, golden-baked casserole that’s perfect for brunch gatherings, meal prepping, or an easy dinner. Ready in under an hour, this make-ahead-friendly dish is a nutrient-rich, protein-packed option for vegetarians and casserole lovers alike. Serve warm with a side salad or fresh fruit, and watch this delicious dish become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 cups bread cubes (from day-old bread)
- 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the baking dish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until wilted. Remove the skillet from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.
Fold in the bread cubes, shredded cheddar cheese, sautéed vegetables, and halved cherry tomatoes. Mix until well combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and the top is golden brown.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 297 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 1002 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 417 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 399 mg | 8% | |
*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.
