Name: Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 555 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1.5 cups chopped scallions; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups), chopped; 1 cup whole milk; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 6 large eggs, beaten; 0.75 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces whole-grain crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups); 1 (12 ounce) bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Vegetarian Spring Egg Casserole

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This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It's perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you're ready.

Adam Hickman

Updated on January 14, 2020

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs 50 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 casserole

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 ½ cups chopped scallions
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups), chopped
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
6 large eggs, beaten
¾ cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces whole-grain crusty bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1 (12 ounce) bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Directions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook, stirring often, until starting to wilt, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Whisk milk and cream cheese in a large bowl until combined. Stir in eggs, mozzarella and salt. Stir in bread cubes and asparagus until well coated. Stir in spinach mixture. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover with foil; chill for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the casserole, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover; continue baking until the top is browned and the custard is set, 25 to 30 minutes more.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267	Calories
15g	Fat
20g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g	30%
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 168mg	56%
Vitamin A 2512IU	50%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Folate 117mcg	29%
Sodium 467mg	20%
Calcium 0mg	0%
Iron 3mg	16%
Magnesium 58mg	14%
Potassium 360mg	8%

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.