Description
This savory Greek egg bake casserole is packed with sautéed veggies, fresh pita bread, eggs, and cheesy goodness, making it the perfect dish for a hearty breakfast or brunch. The Mediterranean flavors of olives, feta, and spinach are sure to impress!
Ingredients
- For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
- ¾ cup chopped tomatoes
- 4 (6-inch) pita bread, sliced into triangles
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9 x 12-inch (23 x 30 cm) baking dish.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until golden. Add the fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Stir in the sliced kalamata olives and chopped tomatoes. Cook for another 1-2 minutes and set aside.
- Assemble the casserole: Arrange the sliced pita bread in the prepared baking dish. Layer the sautéed veggie mixture evenly over the pita bread. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
- Soak and bake: Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, allowing the liquid to soak into the bread. Alternatively, you can cover and refrigerate it overnight for easy prep the next day. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed up and golden on top.
- Rest and serve: Let the casserole sit for about 15 minutes before serving to allow it to set and cool slightly.
Notes
- For added richness, you can substitute half-and-half for some or all of the milk.
- Feel free to swap out the mozzarella for other cheeses like cheddar or gouda for a different flavor profile.
- Can be made the night before for an easy breakfast or brunch the next day—just refrigerate overnight and bake the next morning!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
