This Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole is a healthy breakfast choice for when those days when you want to eat a high protein diet.
Contrary to what goes on in every post on this blog, we do eat fairly healthy. Ok, if my husband is reading this, he is probably dying of laughter right now.
Maybe I should say I TRY to eat healthy while he has willpower of steel. My willpower has...issues. The issue being that I really like sugar. I actually eat a very healthy breakfast like this Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole almost every morning. But then the afternoon comes, and I am taking pictures of things like Oreo Marshmallow Brownies or Coconut Cream Cheesecake Brownies and all that willpower from the morning goes out the window. Yes, I have issues. That's the first step of recovery right. At least I can admit my monster sugar issue. And I am trying really hard to say no to as much sugar and to eat more eggs and salad.
A couple days ago, my husband came from work and out of the blue said he had a new breakfast casserole for us to make and post. I love it when he gives me recipe ideas to create and share with you. And I really love that he actually is the one that makes these dishes. I just cracked the eggs and carefully watched what he puts in the bowl.
This egg casserole is a variation of the popular spinach artichoke dip but without the mayo...obviously. Lots of spinach, artichoke, and jalapenos mixed in the eggs give this egg casserole a great flavor. And don't forget the parmesan cheese. A cup of cheese adds just that much more flavor to your breakfast.
The best thing about this Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole is that you make it up one day and keep it in your refrigerator for the week. We cut it into 12 squares and just reheat it in the microwave each morning.
You can make this Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole with only a bowl, a whisk, a knife, and a cutting board. See this dish is like a mini workout too. You have to use some arm power and muscle to whisk those eggs and chop the veggies. Ok, fine. It really doesn't take any muscles. That was my willpower issue telling me I worked out extra that day, so I could have one (or five) Banana Pudding Muffins. Clearly, I have not conquered my issues yet.
So give this great Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole a try the next time you want a healthy breakfast packed with lots of protein. Maybe you will do better at slaying those sugar monsters later in the day then I do.
Here are a few other healthy meal choices we enjoy:
Broccoli and Cheese Egg Casserole
Veggie Salad
Spinach Artichoke Egg Casserole
Spinach and artichokes make this egg casserole a healthy breakfast choice packed with protein
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups finely chopped baby spinach
- 1 - 14 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- ¼ cup diced jalapeno slices (from a jar, not fresh)
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°. Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray.
- Crack eggs into a large bowl and whisk. Stir in everything else and mix well. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Keep refrigerated. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 102Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 322mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 9g
Lloyd B.
Thanks for the recipe.
Aside edting note: "if my husband is READING this," not "if my husband is ready this."
Jocelyn Brubaker
Whoops! Good reading and catching my spelling error 🙂 I fixed it!!!
Ruxandra
Great recipe Jocelyn! Tried it myself and it was delicious! I featured it in the commentluv post below.
Trish - Mom On Timeout
This looks super yummy Jocelyn and perfect for my new high-protein diet. Can't wait to give it a try!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles
I love spinach and artichode dip, I have to try it with eggs! Looks so deish!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
Oh, this is right up my alley! We love eating stuff like this on the weekends - and I love to be able to reheat it during the workweek.
Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama
We are one in the same... I start the day off on the right foot... but then the butter and sugar starts coming out mid day as I am working on blog stuff. I can't help it.... I love sweet treats! This casserole looks great! We do a lot of egg dishes like this for dinner and breakfast.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yup, I usually can do good until that mid day part too. I guess that is the benefit...errrr trouble with having a food blog. I'm with you on the sweets love!!!
Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry
A healthy breakfast is exactly what I need for my rushed mornings!
Jocelyn Brubaker
This is the perfect quick breakfast for those crazy mornings.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
This is such a great combination together!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Nancy!
teresa
wish as rushed as our mornings get, it's a wonder that i don't make breakfast casseroles more often. especially ones as delicious and healthy as this!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Crazy rushed mornings need easy fast breakfasts. Definitely give it a try and see if it helps your morning rush!!! 🙂
Savannah
I love egg casseroles and we eat them at least once a week when I have not planned dinner and everyone is hungry! I hope you'll consider adding this to my weekend link up, as the focus is on casseroles. -Savannah http://www.hammocktracks.com
Tanya Schroeder
I love that this breakfast casserole keeps! I love even more that your husband suggested this recipe! I'm making breakfast for dinner this week-this would be perfect!
Abby
This is my favorite kind of breakfast! Yum, and that broccoli and cheese casserole looks sooo good too. I love that your guy made it 😀
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Abby. Yup, I got a keeper!!! 🙂
Aimee @ ShugarySweets
I love spinach artichoke dip, so yeah, i'm pretty sure I'd love this too!! I also love that your hubs cooks. Lucky!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
Oh, I love it Jocelyn. This is good for "Green Eggs" too. My husband also has willpower of steel. It's SO annoying. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, that willpower is super annoying! Why can't they just cave like we do 🙂
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction
Love the spinach and artichoke combination! I might have to make this for breakfast tomorrow!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Oh I love this! Just pinned it to my breakfast board on Pinterest. 🙂 I'm so busy in the mornings at college that making this on a Sunday night would be the perfect way to have breakast ready each morning! And spinach/artichoke is the best way to wake up in the morning IMHO heehee.
Have a lovely weekend!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks for the pin love. These egg casseroles are definitely perfect to have ready for the whole week of breakfasts!!!
Karly
That looks supah good. I'm really jealous about your cooking husband though. Where do I find one of them? I need an upgrade.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks girlie! LOL! I wish I could tell you where to find the cooking hubby's...I got lucky and picked a winner!!!
Kari@Loaves n Dishes
First, I love that your husband comes up with recipe ideas for your blog; super cute. Secondly, I love a good egg dish, this would last for a day in my kitchen...yum.
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection
I love spinach and artichoke together. I make spinach artichoke dip like it's my job...and devour most of it too. I've tried stuffed chicken with spinach and artichoke, but I've never thought to make an egg casserole with those two ingredients. It sounds wonderful! Pinning for the next time I have people over for brunch 🙂
Laurie of Lulu and Daisy
Yummy! Too bad my husband doesn't like Artichokes. I'm still going to try it out!
Happy Friday!
Laurie
Lulu and Daisy