Description
A hearty and nourishing breakfast casserole packed with flavorful sautéed vegetables and creamy eggs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 2 cups cubed crusty bread
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (thyme or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms, followed by onions and bell peppers until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Add in chopped herbs if desired.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the sautéed vegetables evenly. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and top with cubed bread and cheese.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden and bubbling.
- Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For added flavor, let the casserole rest overnight before baking. This dish is great to prepare ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: casserole, breakfast, eggs, vegetables, brunch, family meals, healthy