• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Andrea Meyers logo

  • About
  • Photography
  • The Farm Project
  • Cooking with Kids
  • Grow Your Own
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Flickr
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Photography
  • The Farm Project
  • Cooking with Kids
  • Grow Your Own
    • Flickr
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • Photography
    • The Farm Project
    • Cooking with Kids
    • Grow Your Own
    • Flickr
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Breakfast

    Egg and Cheese Casserole with Feta, Spinach, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Tomatoes (The Kids Cook Monday)

    Aug 4, 2013 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 11 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Egg and Cheese Casserole with Feta, Spinach, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Tomatoes - Andrea Meyers

    The Kids Cook MondayMy boys and I enjoy having breakfast for dinner. I’ll occasionally whip up pancakes or waffles in the evening, but mostly I adore quiches and breakfast casseroles at dinner time. Of course they are great for weekend brunch, too, when you have a little extra time to prepare in the morning. I like to load them up with whatever seasonal vegetables we have on hand, and use low-fat cheeses and cottage cheese for a protein boost. And as for a family meal, it hardly gets any easier as the kids can help prepare the vegetables, or mix the eggs and cheese; older children could even make this dish on their own with some supervision.

    When listing vegetable sizes in a recipes, it can seem rather vague. What’s the difference between small, medium, and large? I teach our boys using balls as a comparison measurement. Small onions, tomatoes, peppers, apples, potatoes, et cetera are about the size of a tennis ball or smaller. Medium will be about the size of a baseball, and large is about the size of a softball. Of course this is all approximate and weight is a much more accurate measure, but estimating is a valuable skill for kids to learn, whether at home or school.

    Make sure to visit The Kids Cook Monday for more recipes to cook with your kids, and check out the rest of our Kids Cook Monday recipes below.

    Recipe Notes

    The original recipe calls for about double the cheddar, but we think the texture is fine with less cheese on top. I also substituted Feta cheese for the Monterrey Jack, as I like the tang of Feta in quiches and casseroles. The spinach and onion was my idea, which I think makes a nice base for crustless quiches. Remember to drain off any liquids before putting vegetables in the casserole dish, otherwise the quiche will turn out runny. The spinach and zucchini will be the most likely culprits.

    Egg and Cheese Casserole with Feta, Spinach, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Tomatoes - Andrea Meyers
    Print Pin

    Egg and Cheese Casserole with Feta, Spinach, Mushrooms, Peppers, and Tomatoes

    Adapted from Cooking Light Way to Cook Vegetarian
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 20 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Keyword: cheddar cheese, eggs, feta cheese, mushrooms, peppers, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 263kcal

    Equipment

    • large nonstick skillet with lid
    • 3-quart casserole dish, lightly coated with cooking spray
    • large mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
    • 1 small red onion (cut in half vertically and thinly sliced)
    • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
    • 2 medium zucchini squash (thinly sliced)
    • 2 cups diced red potatoes (or sweet potatoes, about 3 to 4 medium)
    • 1 medium bell pepper (finely chopped)
    • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
    • 9 large eggs (whisked)
    • 1½ cups crumbled Feta cheese
    • ½ cup low-fat milk
    • 16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
    • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
    • 2 medium tomatoes (thinly sliced)
    US Customary - Metric

    Preparation

    • Preheat the oven to 400° F/200° C.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in the nonstick skillet, then sauté the red onion over medium heat. Add all the spinach and cover with the lid. Allow to sweat until the spinach starts to shrink, about 5 minutes, then uncover and stir. Continue stirring until the spinach is all softened and limp, about 3 more minutes. Drain off any liquid and transfer the spinach mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
    • Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet, and add the potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Sauté over medium heat until all the vegetables have softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.
    • In the large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Feta cheese, milk, cottage cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir in the potato and zucchini mixture. Pour over the spinach in the casserole dish. Sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese all over the top, then lay the tomato slices on top of the cheese.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350° F/175° C and continue baking until the casserole is lightly browned and just set, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool about 5 minutes or so, then serve.

    Recipe Notes

    Remember to drain off any liquids before putting vegetables in the casserole dish, otherwise the quiche will turn out runny. The spinach and zucchini will be the most likely culprits.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 583mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2611IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Share in the comments!

    More Kids Cook Monday Recipes

    Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits - Andrea Meyers
    Creamy Cheddar Cheese Grits (Kids Cook Monday)
    Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles - Andrea Meyers
    Honey Cinnamon Whole Wheat Waffles
    Spinach and Tortellini Soup - Andrea Meyers
    Spinach and Tortellini Soup (The Kids Cook Monday)

    For the complete list of The Kids Cook Monday recipes, visit my Cooking with Kids page.

    More Breakfast Casserole and Quiche Recipes From Other Blogs

    • Cook Eat Live Vegetarian - Courgette, Leek & Courgette Flower Quiche with Goat’s Ricotta & Parsley
    • Cooking on the Side – Crab, Scallion, and Tomato Quiche
    • The Little Ferraro Kitchen - Vegetable and Pancetta Quiche with Potato Crust
    • Kalyn’s Kitchen - Roasted Green Bell Pepper and Roasted Tomato Breakfast Casserole with Feta and Oregano
    « Vegetarian Grilled Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
    Maine Lobster Rolls »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mushrooms Canada says

      August 09, 2013 at 1:22 pm

      Oh I love having breakfast any time of day! This is a wonderful casserole recipe that I'll be sure to try soon. Thanks for sharing!!

      -Shannon

      Reply
    2. Christine says

      August 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm

      Hi! I am planning to make this recipe for a welcome back teacher breakfast. Do you think it could be assembled the night before and cooked the next morning? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        August 14, 2013 at 2:30 pm

        Hi Christine. Yes, you can make all the parts and assemble it the night before. Leave off the tomatoes until just before baking, otherwise the juices will run everywhere, and allow the assembled casserole to rest on the counter while the oven heats.

        Reply
    3. Wendy says

      September 24, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      I just made this for dinner-it was delicious!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        September 24, 2013 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks Wendy! We are so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Nina says

      May 06, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      Is there something I can substitute for the cottage cheese? Perhaps more eggs?

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 06, 2014 at 4:52 pm

        Yes, you can use more eggs. We just like the light texture the cottage cheese adds.

        Reply
    5. Georgia Leon says

      December 09, 2014 at 9:45 am

      ohhh ! I can't help myself but to say this.. everything really look so YUMMY!.. I will try to cook that cheese casserole.. thanks for sharing the recipes! this website is Perfect!

      Reply

    Trackbacks

    1. 7 Inviting Casserole Recipes says:
      October 2, 2013 at 2:59 am

      […] Recipe & photo credit to andreasrecipes.com […]

      Reply
    2. RECIPES // BRUNCHIN’ – GOLD COAST GIRL says:
      April 7, 2014 at 9:00 am

      […] Healthy Egg + Cheese Casserole with Veggies […]

      Reply
    3. 15 Yummy Brunch Recipes - My Boys and Their Toys says:
      April 18, 2014 at 6:01 am

      […] 10. Egg & Cheese Casserole […]

      Reply

    Thanks for visiting! Let me know what you think! Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Andrea Meyers photo

    Hi, I'm Andrea Meyers: educator, photographer, tea drinker, avid cook, and gardener. I love helping people learn how to do great things.

    More about me →

    Seasonal Favorites

    • Slow Cooker Cuban-Style Black Beans with Rice
    • Baked Boston Brown Bread
    • Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans (Kids Cook Monday)
    • Slow-Cooker Chicken Korma
    • Roasted Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
    • Country Captain Chicken

    Trending

    • Southern Buttermilk Cornbread
    • Dry Beans and Legumes Cooking Chart (From the Pantry)
    • Colombian Hot Chocolate
    • Cincinnati Chili
    web hosting

    Footer

    Return to the top


    About

    • About Andrea
    • Contact
    • Advocacy
    • FAQs
    • As seen in
    • Work with me

    Policies

    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutrition Disclaimer
    • Comment Policy
    • Accessibility
    • Copyright Policy

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases.

    ALL PHOTOS AND ORIGINAL TEXT COPYRIGHT © 2005-2022 ANDREA MEYERS PRODUCTIONS LLC
    YOU MAY NOT USE ANY PHOTOS OR ORIGINAL TEXT WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION.