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Healthy Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make ahead veggie egg casserole. Easy to make and delicious- it’s a healthy breakfast you’ll love!
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Easy Veggie Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast casseroles are such an easy way to meal prep your breakfast or would be perfect to feed a crowd alongside some muffins, like our apple muffins or carrot muffins!
It’s as easy as sautéing your veggies for maximum flavor, mixing with the eggs and spices, and baking. Everything comes together in less than an hour!
We know you are going to love this delicious, veggie casserole and if you want other healthy breakfast recipes, try ourSouthwest Breakfast Burrito, Hash Brown Casserole, or Bacon Quiche.
Why you’ll love this Healthy Egg Casserole
There are so many things to love about this casserole and here are some of the reasons it’s a favorite for us:
- Meal prep friendly – Healthy breakfast Casserole is perfect for meal prep because it reheats so well! You can store it in the baking dish or slice it, so it is preportioned for the next few days.
- Veggie loaded – This recipe is packed with veggies and you can definitely add more depending on your taste preferences.
- Easy to make – Less than an hour, 8 ingredients, and some spices for this delicious breakfast!
Veggie Breakfast Casserole ingredients
To make this healthy breakfast casserole you’ll need the following:
- olive oil
- garlic, onions
- bell peppers, mushrooms, chopped spinach
- eggs
- dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper
- cheddar cheese
Healthy Breakfast Casserole substitutions
Olive Oil: You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil or melted butter.
Veggies: Feel free to add more veggies. Spinach or other greens would be great in this casserole.
Eggs: You can add in egg whites if you’d like a higher protein/lower fat option.
Spices: You can add more spices if you’d like or substitute in fresh herbs. For fresh herbs use double the amount compared to dried herbs.
Cheddar Cheese: Feel free to omit cheese from this recipe to make it dairy free. You can also substitute other cheese. We think pepper jack, Monterey jack, shredded mozzarella would all work well.
To Make it Lower Carb: Use lower carb vegetables.
Spices: You can use more or less dried spices. Feel free to mix in whatever spices you like!
Bacon: If you want to use bacon, try our Bacon Breakfast Casserole.
To Make it Lower Calorie: To save calories, you can spray your pan with olive oil instead of pouring it into the pan. You can also use half the amount of cheese or skip the cheese.
Can I use almond milk in egg bake? This recipe doesn’t have any milk in it but you definitely can add 1/4 cup to make it creamier. Almond milk will work.
How to make Veggie Breakfast Casserole
- In a pan, saute garlic and onions in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in chopped spinach until it has wilted.
- Whisk together the eggs and dried spices.
- Mix together egg mixture, cooked veggies, and cheese.
- Pour into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are completely set in the center.
How long can breakfast casserole be refrigerated before cooking? I wouldn’t keep this in the refrigerator without it being cooked. Bake the casserole completely once the ingredients are mixed together and reheat if necessary when serving.
What to serve with this Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This veggie egg bake is a complete meal in itself! Here are some of my favorite sides with this casserole:
- Breakfast Potatoes or Sweet Potato Breakfast Fries
- Bacon – learn How to Cook Crispy Bacon for a perfect side dish
- Spinach Strawberry Salad
- Corn Tomato Avocado Salad
- Healthy Banana Bread Muffins
How to store Veggie Egg Casserole
How long can you keep a breakfast casserole in the refrigerator? This egg bake can stay in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Anything after that is questionable and a potential food safety issue.
How do you freeze egg bake? You can freeze this healthy egg bake, but we don’t recommend it. We find that frozen/reheated eggs can be a bit soggy but it will work! The best way is to wrap it in freezer paper and put it in a ziploc bag.
Do you freeze an Egg Breakfast Casserole before or after baking? If you are going to freeze this egg bake, cook it completely, allow it to cool, and then freeze it.
Healthy Breakfast Casserole FAQs
Why is my egg casserole rubbery?
Your egg casserole might be rubbery if you didn’t cook the vegetables before. Moisture can lead to rubbery egg bakes. Make sure to thoroughly cook your vegetables and meat before adding to an egg bake!
Do you cook veggies before putting in a casserole?
It’s best to cook vegetables before putting them in an egg casserole. If your vegetables are not cooked all the way, it can lead to a rubbery egg bake!
How many calories are in egg casserole?
Calories in an egg casserole can vary. This egg casserole recipe has 225 calories.
Can you freeze a breakfast casserole before cooking?
No, you can’t freeze an egg bake before cooking. This could be a food safety issue. Cook your egg casserole completely and then freeze.
What’s the difference between a frittata and an egg casserole?
A frittata gets started cooking on the stove and is then finished by baking in the oven in the same skillet. An egg casserole is baked in a baking dish.
Why is my breakfast casserole soupy?
You likely either added too many watery vegetables without sauteing ahead of time to remove some of the water or it is undercooked.
Other healthy breakfast recipes:
Looking for more healthy breakfast recipes? Check out these Healthy Breakfast Recipes or Healthy Brunch Recipes.
- Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
- Potato Crust Quiche
- Southwest Breakfast Burrito
- Sausage Egg Bake
- Sheet Pan Breakfast
- Healthy Blueberry Muffins
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Protein Muffins Recipe
Healthy Breakfast Casserole
Recipe by: Liz Marino
4.77 from 13 votes
Healthy Breakfast Casserole is the perfect make ahead veggie egg casserole. Easy to make and delicious- it’s a healthy breakfast you’ll love!
WW Freestyle Points 5
Prep Time : 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time : 40 minutes minutes
Total Time : 50 minutes minutes
Serves : 6 people
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced (4 cloves)
- 1 cup onions minced (1 medium onion)
- 1 cup bell peppers cut in small pieces
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 10 eggs
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a pan, heat olive oil. Add in onions and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes.
Add peppers and mushrooms to the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in chopped spinach until it has wilted – about 2 minutes
While veggies cook, whisk together eggs and dried spices.
In a large bowl mix together egg/spice mixture, cooked veggies and cheddar cheese.
Pour into a greased 9×13 glass or ceramic baking dish.
Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until the eggs are completely set in the center.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Breakfast Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 225Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 292mg97%
Sodium 279mg12%
Potassium 263mg8%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1363IU27%
Vitamin C 35mg42%
Calcium 185mg19%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients
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