Description
Discover a delicious Cheesy Bacon Spinach Casserole recipe that combines savory bacon, creamy cheese, and nutritious spinach in one easy dish. Perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (about 60g)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 115g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 115g)
- 4 slices beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cooked white rice (about 185g)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 75g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup almond milk (about 120ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (about 2.5g)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (about 0.6g)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (about 15ml)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Stir in fresh spinach leaves and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and mix with milk, salt, and black pepper.
- Add cooked white rice to the egg mixture and stir to combine.
- Stir in cooked onion, garlic, and spinach mixture.
- Add crumbled turkey bacon to the mixture and stir well.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Grease a baking dish with a little olive oil.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until set and golden.
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier choice, consider using turkey bacon instead of beef bacon.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrients.
- Mix the egg mixture thoroughly with the rice for even flavor distribution.
