Jana's Corner & One and Done Recipes

This hearty breakfast casserole will keep you full for hours. It’s perfect for meal prepping and allows for variations of different meats, vegetables, herbs, and cheeses.

Ingredients

• 8-10 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 lb bacon, chorizo, or pork sausage, cooked and crumbled or sliced
• 1/2 red, green, yellow, or orange bell pepper, sliced (add a poblano pepper for extra kick)
• 1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 3-4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 2-3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite blend)
• 2-3 tbsp butter
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Hot sauce (optional, such as Cholula)
• Sour cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cook Vegetables:
   • In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or ghee.
   • Add the sliced bell pepper and leek, and sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Prepare Baking Dish:
   • While the vegetables are cooking, spread the chopped spinach evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. Add Meat:
   • Spread the cooked meat (bacon, chorizo, or sausage) evenly over the spinach layer.
5. Mix Eggs:
   • In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
   • Add the heavy whipping cream, water, half of the shredded cheese, salt, pepper, and hot sauce (if using).
   • Mix until well combined.
6. Layer Vegetables:
   • Once the vegetables are softened, spread them over the meat layer in the baking dish.
7. Add Egg Mixture:
   • Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered vegetables and meat.
8. Top with Cheese:
9. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top of the casserole.
10. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Avoid over baking to prevent dry eggs and burned edges.
11. Serve:
    • Let the casserole cool slightly before cutting into squares.
    • Serve with hot sauce and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
12. Store:
    • Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
    • Reheat in the microwave for a quick and satisfying breakfast throughout the week.