Spinach Mushroom Breakfast Casserole
Spinach Mushroom Breakfast Casserole bakes eggs with sautéed cremini mushrooms, wilted spinach, garlic, green onions, and crumbled goat cheese. The combination yields a savory, soft, and slightly creamy baked egg dish with a balance of earthy mushroom flavors and tangy goat cheese. The casserole is cooked until the eggs are set and lightly golden, making it suitable for a hearty breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 cups spinach packed leaves
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
- 2 green onion sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese divided
- 18 egg large
- 1/2 cup milk
- chives for garnish, optional, freshly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the spinach and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Pour vegetable mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Sprinkle sliced green onions evenly over the vegetables. Crumble half of the goat cheese over the vegetables.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Pour egg mixture over the veggies and cheese. Crumble the remaining goat cheese over the eggs.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until eggs are set and slightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped chives. Cut into squares and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 251mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 144mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1428IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.