Vegetarian Hearty Breakfast Casserole

Start your day with a burst of flavor and nutrition with this Vegetarian Hearty Breakfast Casserole, a satisfying and easy-to-make dish perfect for weekend brunches or meal prepping for busy mornings. Packed with vibrant sautéed veggies like bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and onions, this casserole combines wholesome bread cubes, a rich egg mixture, and a gooey layer of melted cheddar and Parmesan cheese for an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Seasoned with aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, this comforting casserole bakes to golden perfection in just under an hour. With its high protein content and customizable ingredients, this vegetarian breakfast recipe serves eight and is guaranteed to delight the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pieces large bell peppers, diced (any color)
• 1 piece medium onion, diced
• 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 10 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups bread cubes, preferably day-old (whole wheat or white)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a bit of olive oil.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers and onion, and sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 3

Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until all vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Stir in the spinach and minced garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, oregano, and thyme until well combined.

Step 6

Spread the bread cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with the sautéed vegetables, distributing them evenly over the bread.

Step 7

Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and bread, ensuring everything is well soaked.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, and the egg is fully set.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your hearty vegetarian breakfast casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2530.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3975.9

Total Fat 190.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 2164.1mg	0%
Sodium 8512.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 379.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.0g	0%
Total Sugars 53.0g
Protein 220.0g	0%

Vitamin D 530.0IU	0%
Calcium 3374.3mg	0%
Iron 35.9mg	0%
Potassium 4679.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 36.9%