Name: Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1 (9 ounce) box frozen artichoke hearts, thawed (see Tip); 0.75 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 0.5 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)

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.

By Liz Mervosh

Updated on December 8, 2022

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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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

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.
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.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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.
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
Serving Size about 1 cup
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.