Overnight Veggie Lover’s Breakfast Casserole

Prep 30 min
Total 9 hr 25 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 8

Can't get enough veggies in your life? This overnight egg bake is made just for you. Loaded with fresh vegetables, including broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, bell pepper and green onions, plus melty cheese and flavorful seasonings, you'll be hard-pressed to stop at just one serving of this easy, filling breakfast casserole. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated September 23, 2019

Ingredients

cups finely shredded Italian cheese blend (12 oz)

tablespoons butter

cups coarsely chopped fresh broccoli

cup sliced fresh mushrooms

clove garlic, finely chopped

cups fresh baby spinach, chopped (from 5-oz package)

1/2

cup chopped red bell pepper

1/4

cup chopped green onions

eggs

1 3/4

cups half-and-half

1/4

cup all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon black pepper

Steps

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1

Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Sprinkle 2 cups of the cheese evenly in bottom of baking dish.
2

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter. Add broccoli, mushrooms and garlic; cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, bell pepper and green onions until well mixed. Spoon evenly onto cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Set aside.
3

In large bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until well blended. Pour egg mixture evenly over cheese and vegetable mixture in baking dish. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
4

Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 33 to 38 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Expert Tips

Swap finely shredded Italian cheese blend for your favorite variety, such as cheddar.
Don't want to wait overnight? You can also bake this veggie-packed casserole right away. Bake at 350°F 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
For more flavor, top baked breakfast casserole with 3 tablespoons sliced fresh basil leaves.
Serve this breakfast casserole with fresh fruit and Pillsbury™ Grands!™ biscuits or cinnamon rolls.