# Spinach Cheddar Egg Bake

> This spinach cheddar egg bake proves breakfast doesn't have to be boring to be good for you! This dish is a delicious way to get an extra helping of leafy greens into the day with no complaints from your crew!

**Prep time:** 10 minutes
**Cook time:** 25 minutes
**Total time:** 35 minutes
**Servings:** 6
**Calories:** 253 per serving

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## Ingredients

- 4 cups packed spinach
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (a mexican blend or mozzarella are also delicious)
- 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced (or diced white onion)
- 12 eggs, lightly beaten
- salt & pepper to taste

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## Shopping List

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 4 cups packed spinach
- [ ] 1/3 cup green onions (or white onion)

### 🥚 Eggs & Dairy
- [ ] 12 eggs
- [ ] 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

### 🧂 Pantry
- [ ] 1 tsp olive oil
- [ ] Salt and pepper

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven.** Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

2. **Cook the spinach.** Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add all the spinach and stir until just wilted, about 2 minutes.

3. **Layer spinach.** Transfer the spinach to the casserole dish, spreading out so that the bottom is covered.

4. **Add onions and cheese.** Sprinkle the onions evenly out over the spinach, followed by the shredded cheese.

5. **Season the eggs.** Salt and pepper the eggs, to taste.

6. **Pour eggs.** Pour the eggs out over the spinach, cheese, and onions.

7. **Swirl to combine.** Using a butter knife, give it a quick swirl around the pan to help the eggs settle and ingredients combine.

8. **Bake.** Bake about 35 minutes or until the mixture is completely set and starting to slightly brown.

9. **Cool and serve.** Let cool about 5 minutes before cutting and serving to allow everything to settle.

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## Notes

- Don't skip some form of onion be it the green onions or diced white onion. They add tons of flavor to the dish.

- You could add extra flavor by playing with seasonings. Adding garlic (fresh, crushed garlic or garlic powder), red pepper flakes, or chili powder would all be yummy additions.

- Want more veggies? Mix in sauteed mushrooms or even finely chopped broccoli.

- Our favorite way to enjoy this egg bake is with a few dashes of hot sauce on top of each slice.

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## Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 356mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2689IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 2mg