Bacon Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Gruyère
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4.9
Bacon Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Gruyère
Description
The Bacon Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Gruyère features chopped cooked bacon and baby spinach sautéed with shallots, fully incorporated into an egg and milk mixture seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper. Gruyère cheese is folded in and also sprinkled on top for a rich, cheesy crust. The casserole is baked until the egg custard sets and the cheese on top becomes lightly browned. The combination provides a balance of smoky bacon, mild bitter spinach, and nutty cheese.
Sautéing the shallots and spinach in reserved bacon grease enhances flavor and avoids excess fat. Baking the mixture in a sprayed casserole dish allows for easy serving and clean-up. The dish holds its shape well and offers a tender, fluffy texture inside with a slightly crisp and golden surface. It suits breakfast or brunch settings where a filling and flavorful egg-based dish is desired.
Serving this casserole warm complements its creamy egg base and melted cheese, and it can be paired with simple sides like toast or fresh fruit to balance the savory elements. It also works well plated for casual gatherings or meal prep for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 8 lices Bacon chopped, center-cut
- ½ cup shallot finely diced
- ounce baby spinach package
- 8 ounces gruyere cheese 2 cups total (I like Finlandia, shredded
- 12 egg large
- 1 cup milk nonfat
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9” x 13” casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate.
- Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease then add the shallots.
- Sauté the shallots until fragrant and they start to brown on the edges, about 2 minutes.
- Add half the spinach and toss to mix with the shallots then add the rest and toss again.
- Cook, stirring and tossing for about 3 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Remove the pan from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Set aside 1 cup of the cheese then add the remainder to the eggs. Add the milk, salt, pepper, cooked spinach mixture and bacon then mix to thoroughly combine.
- Pour egg mixture into the prepared dish then sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 35 minutes, then move the oven rack to the second slot closest to the top, switch the oven to broil and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until browned, watching closely to make sure it doesn’t burn.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes then cut into 8 pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5g | 43% |
| Cholesterol | 313mg | 104% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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