Christmas Breakfast Casserole

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Enjoy this Christmas-morning casserole while you open presents. Breakfast casseroles are perfect for when you have a crowd to feed, and you can make the prep even quicker by tearing the bread into pieces the night before.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

  • 1 (9 ounce) box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed (see Tip)

  • ¾ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 2 cups low-fat milk

  • 5 large eggs

  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 12 ounces rustic whole-wheat bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)

Directions

  1. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible. Combine the squeezed spinach and artichoke hearts in a medium bowl.

  2. Cook tomatoes, oil, garlic, crushed red pepper and lemon zest in a small skillet over low heat, stirring often, until fragrant and the garlic is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir into the spinach mixture.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  4. Whisk milk and eggs in a large bowl. Add the spinach mixture, feta and bread. Toss gently until the bread absorbs the milk mixture. Spoon the mixture into a 13-by-9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.

  5. Bake until set and browned in spots, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Tip

If you can't find frozen artichoke hearts, you can use canned, though they are higher in sodium. Rinse and squeeze them dry before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
10g Fat
31g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 14g 29%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Vitamin A 4747IU 95%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Folate 127mcg 32%
Sodium 498mg 22%
Calcium 258mg 20%
Iron 2mg 10%
Magnesium 62mg 15%
Potassium 542mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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