Egg Florentine Breakfast Casserole
This Egg Florentine Breakfast Casserole combines savory sausage, tender spinach, and creamy cheese in a baked egg dish that's perfect for brunch or a hearty family breakfast.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1 package 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 12 large eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish to ensure easy removal of the casserole after baking.
Cook the Sausage:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage until no longer pink, approximately 6-8 minutes. Break the sausage into crumbles as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess grease and transfer the sausage into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Prepare the Vegetables:
- Using the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, stirring frequently, and cook until tender, approximately 3-5 minutes. Incorporate the thawed and drained spinach, mixing well. Evenly distribute the vegetable mixture over the sausage layer in the baking dish.
Mix the Eggs:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until thoroughly combined. Pour this egg mixture over the sausage and vegetables, ensuring even coverage.
Add the Cheese and Paprika:
- Sprinkle the shredded Swiss and sharp cheddar cheeses over the top. Finish with a light dusting of paprika for added flavor and presentation.
Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and a thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°F. Allow the casserole to stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure the sausage and all cheese products used are certified gluten-free. Additionally, verify that the paprika and other seasonings are free from cross-contamination or additives containing gluten.