Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Servings: 6
This casserole is everything! It’s the perfect make-ahead dish that you can easily and quickly throw together using only a few simple ingredients. Not to mention, the perfect Keto low-carb meal option. It is packed with bacon, egg, spinach, cheese, mushrooms, and peppers. Rev up your mornings with this filling casserole!
INGREDIENTS :
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 c. egg whites (you can use 6-7 eggs, if you don’t want to use egg whites)
- 1 1/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 c. sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 c. chopped green peppers
- 1/2 c. chopped red onions
- 1/2 c. chopped red peppers
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 c. frozen spinach – thawed and drained (thaw the spinach and drain the excess water)
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees. Using cooking spray, grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Over medium-high heat, place a skillet. Add the chopped veggies except for the spinach and saute for a couple of minutes until tender.
Step 3: To the bottom of the baking dish, add the veggies, evenly spreading them. On top, add a layer of spinach.
Step 4: In a small bowl, beat the egg whites and eggs, then season with salt and pepper and pour over the veggies.
Step 5: On top, sprinkle the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
Step 6: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes. When done, take the casserole out of the oven and let it cool.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy!
Notes:
- For this recipe, you can use any variety of shredded cheese.
- If desired, you can use fresh spinach.
- Tightly cover any leftovers and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- You can also freeze this dish for up to 3 months. Make sure to cover the dish tightly.
- Bake the mixture in a muffin tin to make muffins.
