Nothing can really beat waking up by the coast. Watching the sunrise as the waves roll in, while the breeze touches your face almost feels like sweet little good morning kisses from above. A yummy breakfast makes this sentimental moment all the more enchanting… and that’s what Seaside Breakfast Casserole is here to do. The fluffy eggs intertwined with the melty cheese, fresh veggies, and coastal crabmeat create the kind of picture-perfect memory you thought you could only see on the big screen. It’s really that dreamy. Let the Seaside Breakfast Casserole add to your coastal escape!
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed thoroughly
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
- 3 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a shallow 2-1/2-quart baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, beat the eggs and the half-and-half together.
Step 4 –Stir the crab, the spinach, the breadcrumbs, the Swiss cheese, the salt, the pepper, and the nutmeg into the egg mixture.
Step 5 –In a skillet, add the celery, the onion, the red pepper, the mushrooms, and the butter and sauté until the veggies are tender.
Step 6 –Add the veggie mixture to the egg mixture.
Step 7 –Pour the spinach mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 8 –Bake the casserole, uncovered, until an instant thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F, about 30-35 minutes.
Step 9 –Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve.
