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Home | Recipes | Spinach Breakfast Casserole

Spinach Breakfast Casserole

Published on November 30, 2023 by Stephanie Kay

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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.

Slice of spinach breakfast casserole on a spatula in a white casserole dish.

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.

Slice of spinach breakfast casserole on a white plate with a fork.

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, fresh spinach, baby potatoes, leek, and shredded cheddar cheese.

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.
Sautéd leeks and chopped spinach in a pan.
Sautéd spinach and leeks in a pan.

Dietary Adaptions

To Make it Gluten-Free: No adaptations are needed, this recipe is gluten-free.

To Make it Dairy-Free: Swap the butter for additional olive oil.

To Increase the Protein Content: Add some cooked chopped bacon or sliced breakfast sausage.

To Add More Veggies: Add some diced bell pepper, sliced mushrooms, or green onions. Sauté them with the leek before adding them to the dish.

Cooked baby potatoes in a casserole dish.
Cooked potatoes and spinach mixture in a casserole dish.

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.

Cooked potatoes, spinach mixture, and shredded cheese in a casserole dish.
Egg mixture for breakfast casserole recipe ready for the oven.

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.

Red’s Nutrition Tip

This spinach egg casserole is a balanced meal with a similar amount of protein, carbohydrates, and fat. To increase the protein content of the meal, serve it with a side of breakfast sausage or Greek yogurt. To increase the carbohydrate and fiber content of the meal, serve it with toast and fresh fruit. To increase the fat content of the meal, serve it with some avocado or additional cheese.

Egg casserole with spinach in a baking dish.

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
Slice of egg casserole with spinach on a white plate with a fork.

Storage + Reheating

To Refrigerate: Allow the egg casserole to cool completely, cover the dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or transfer the leftover pieces to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To Freeze: Allow the egg casserole to cool completely, then cover it with aluminum foil and plastic wrap or a freezer-safe bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: To reheat whole, allow the egg casserole to thaw completely or reheat directly from the fridge, uncovered, by baking in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Individual pieces can be reheated in an oven-proof dish in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes or in a microwave-safe container in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

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
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Slice of spinach breakfast casserole on a spatula in a white casserole dish.

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

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.

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    1. www.sweetnessorganic.com says

      January 10, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      Very informative write up! I read your site regularly and you always post great stuff.
      I shared this on Facebook and my followers really enjoyed it.
      Keep up the good work! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Maria says

      June 6, 2017 at 8:18 pm

      Terrific recipe – made it for a potluck brunch, and for a simple Sunday dinner – loved by all. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        June 7, 2017 at 11:12 am

        Awesome! Never thought to bring that to a potluck brunch – love that idea!

        Reply
    3. Janet says

      October 11, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      Wondering if, instead of using potatoes, I could use riced cauliflower?

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        October 12, 2020 at 8:47 am

        I have not tried it, but I don’t see why not! Roughly 3 cups of cauliflower should work.

        Reply
    4. Heather says

      January 2, 2024 at 3:20 pm

      Love this one – make it on Sundays for easy mornings ahead, kids love it – extra cheese on top!

      Reply
    5. Norika Cope says

      January 2, 2024 at 3:26 pm

      This recipe was easy to prepare and so delicious

      Reply
    6. Yvette says

      January 2, 2024 at 3:36 pm

      This recipe was very easy to make and you can add anything else you would like.
      Very tasty , will make it again

      Reply
    7. Cathy Ritacca says

      January 2, 2024 at 4:13 pm

      Easy and delicious

      Reply
    8. Sandra says

      January 2, 2024 at 4:29 pm

      Simple and delicious 👍👍

      Reply
    9. Linda says

      January 3, 2024 at 10:33 pm

      Great brunch receive. Easy to change up with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

      Reply
    10. Patricia Garcia says

      January 7, 2024 at 11:38 am

      Delicious and simple
      Thank you

      Reply
    11. Darren says

      January 14, 2024 at 3:35 pm

      The first time I made this I followed the recipe and wasn’t too crazy about the potatoes. I have since modified this recipe with no potatoes and added mushrooms. This is my go to for breakfast prep. Love it!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        January 15, 2024 at 7:47 am

        Thank you for sharing, Darren!

        Reply
    12. Gretchen Toolan says

      March 25, 2024 at 6:42 am

      I combined this recipe with your egg white bite’s recipe (combining egg whites, cottage cheese and corn starch)and added leftover roasted asparagus. It is beautiful. I did put the 9×13 pan in the tray with the boiling water. That was key. Took the full cooking time to set, but it was nice and fluffy. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Kay says

        March 25, 2024 at 8:19 am

        Love that idea, it sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing, Gretchen!

        Reply
    13. Kathy says

      March 27, 2025 at 9:57 pm

      great for breakfast before aqua class

      Reply
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