Spinach Mozzarella Egg Bake: Delightful Breakfast Awaits!
A delicious and nutritious breakfast dish featuring spinach, mozzarella cheese, and eggs, perfect for starting your day off right.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the sautéed spinach and half of the mozzarella cheese to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the egg mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 200mg