Spinach Breakfast Casserole

This spinach breakfast casserole is perfect for a weekend brunch or weekday breakfast meal prep idea. The combination of eggs, fresh spinach, potatoes, and cheese creates a delicious and nutritious vegetarian meal.

If you’ve been through my breakfast recipes, you’ve likely noticed that I’m a big fan of breakfast casseroles. These crustless quiche and frittata-inspired casseroles are a simple and easy way to create a hearty breakfast without much effort – just add everything to a baking dish, bake, and enjoy!

Not only is this spinach breakfast casserole easy to make but it’s incredibly versatile and keeps well in the fridge and freezer. You can make it ahead of time, store it in the fridge, and then reheat it in the morning and enjoy it on its own, with a side of toast, or fresh fruit for a hearty and healthy breakfast.

Why You’ll Love It

• High in Protein – With almost 20 grams of protein per serving, this casserole is a great way to add protein to your breakfast.
• Full of Greens – Each serving contains 3/4 cup of spinach to ensure you’re getting your daily dose of leafy greens in each slice.
• Well-Balanced – This spinach breakfast casserole is a well-balanced meal with equal amounts of protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
• Great for Meal Prep – This casserole keeps well in the fridge for days making it a great make-ahead breakfast for weekday mornings.

Ingredients for Spinach Breakfast Casserole

• Eggs – A dozen eggs to ensure the casserole is filled with protein and healthy fats.
• Spinach – To add some leafy greens and fiber. The recipe calls for fresh spinach, but you can use frozen spinach if preferred. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
• Potatoes – The recipe calls for baby potatoes, since they cook faster, however, you can use large potatoes if needed. See the notes section of the recipe card for details.
• Leek – To add flavor. You can use a small onion if preferred.
• Cheese – To add some protein and healthy fats. The recipe calls for sharp cheddar cheese, but you can use any shredded cheese you like. Feta cheese would also work well.
• Butter and Olive Oil – To sauté the veggies.
• Salt and Pepper – To season the egg mixture. If you want to enhance the flavors, you can also add a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning.

How to Make a Breakfast Casserole with Spinach

1. Boil the potatoes. Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil, add the baby potatoes, and cook for 10 minutes. Once cooked, cut them into quarters or halves.
2. Sauté the leek and spinach. In a pan, warm the butter and olive oil, add the diced leek, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender, then add the spinach and cook for an additional minute until wilted.
3. Whisk the eggs. In a large bowl, crack the eggs, add the salt and pepper, and whisk until well combined.
4. Fill a baking dish. Add the potatoes to the baking dish, top with the leek and spinach mixture, sprinkle with shredded cheese, and pour in the egg mixture.
5. Bake. Transfer the baking dish to an oven at 400°F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set.
6. Serve and enjoy!

You can find the detailed instructions in the recipe card below.

How to Meal Prep Breakfast Casserole

Not only is this spinach breakfast casserole easy to make but it perfect for meal prep. Simply prepare the casserole as instructed, allow it to cool completely, then slice it into 6 servings, place them in airtight containers, and store them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

What to Serve with Spinach Breakfast Casserole

This spinach breakfast casserole pairs well with:

• Breakfast sausage
• Turkey sausage
• Bacon
• Toast
• English muffins
• Bagel
• Yogurt
• Fruit salad
• Green salad
• Avocado
• Sour cream
• Cheese
• Hot sauce

More Breakfast Casseroles:

• Breakfast Egg Bake
• Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
• Tortilla Egg Bake
• Ham and Cheese Frittata
• Egg, Sausage, and Bread Casserole
• Sweet Potato and Sausage Frittata

Spinach Breakfast Casserole

Author: Stephanie Kay

This spinach breakfast casserole is a well-balanced breakfast with protein, vegetables, and healthy fats, and is perfect for a holiday brunch or meal prep idea.

• Author: Stephanie Kay
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 6 slices
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

• 1 pound baby potatoes
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 leek, diced, white part only
• 6 cups spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh black pepper

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil, add the baby potatoes, and boil for 10 minutes or until the potatoes can be pierced with a fork. Strain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
3. In a pan on medium heat, warm the olive oil and butter, then add diced leek and cook for 3-4 minutes until leeks are tender.
4. Add the chopped spinach to the pan, and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring frequently, until all of the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat and set it aside.
5. In a large bowl, crack the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and whisk until well combined. Set aside.
6. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-size pieces (halves or quarters), and then place them in the baking dish, spreading them out evenly.
7. Transfer the spinach mixture to the baking dish with the potatoes, spreading it out evenly across the dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, spreading it out evenly.
8. Pour the whisked egg mixture into the baking dish and stir gently until everything is well incorporated and the potatoes are well covered.
9. Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set in the middle.
10. Once cooked, this spinach breakfast casserole can be served immediately or cooled and stored in the fridge for 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

To Use Large Potatoes: Dice large potatoes into quarters before boiling to ensure they are cooked in 10 minutes.

To Use Frozen Spinach: Thaw one cup of frozen spinach, press out as much water as possible, and add it to the recipe as per step #4 to warm it and remove any excess water.