Description
Start your morning with a warm, flavorful Spinach and Feta Crescent Breakfast Casserole. This easy-to-make dish combines creamy feta, fresh spinach, and buttery crescent rolls, creating the ultimate breakfast or brunch centerpiece. Perfect for sharing or meal prepping!
Ingredients
- Crescent roll dough: 8 oz tube (buttery base)
- Fresh spinach: 4 cups (lightly sautéed for added nutrition)
- Feta cheese: 1 ½ cups (crumbled for tangy flavor)
- Eggs: 8 large (binds the casserole)
- Milk: 1 cup (for creamy texture)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon (balances flavors)
- Black pepper: ¼ teaspoon (adds mild heat)
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon (boosts savory flavor)
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for sautéing spinach)
- Shredded mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (optional, for a gooey topping)
Instructions
. Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
2. Prepare the Spinach
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Base
- Roll out the crescent dough and press it evenly into the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Layer the sautéed spinach over the dough.
4. Add Feta
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over the spinach layer.
5. Whisk the Egg Mixture
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the spinach and feta layers.
6. Optional Topping
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the casserole for a melty topping.
7. Bake
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
8. Cool and Serve
- Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing into squares. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm individual slices in the microwave or oven at 350°F until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired