Healthy Spinach and Mushroom Brunch Casserole: Nourishing Delight for Mother's Day
Kareem Abadi
Treat your mom to a delicious and healthy Mother's Day brunch with this spinach and mushroom casserole. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this dish is the perfect way to show your love and gratitude.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Large Skillet
Mixing bowl
Whisk
cutting board
Knife
9x13 inch baking dish
aluminum foil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 5 cups, loosely packed baby spinach
- 8 ounces, sliced cremini mushrooms
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- to taste salt and pepper
Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or line it with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Sauté the vegetables - In a large skillet over medium heat, warm up the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the spinach and mushrooms and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are wilted and tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. - Make sure to use a large skillet so that all the vegetables can fit comfortably. You can also add some salt and pepper for seasoning.
Prepare the egg mixture - In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until well combined. Add the Parmesan cheese and mix again. - For a lighter version of the dish, you can use low-fat milk or unsweetened non-dairy milk instead of whole milk.
Combine the vegetables and the egg mixture - Add the sautéed vegetables to the egg mixture and stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. - Make sure the vegetables are not too hot when you add them to the egg mixture, as they may cook the eggs prematurely and result in a watery casserole.
Bake in the oven - Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. - If the casserole is browning too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil and continue baking until cooked through.