Description
A delightful dish that combines flaky croissants with creamy cheese and fresh spinach, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large croissants, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for greasing the baking dish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Cut the croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in the greased baking dish.
- Sauté the chopped spinach in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the sautéed spinach to the cheese mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheese and spinach mixture over the croissant pieces and gently press down.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, cut into squares, and serve warm.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free croissants.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
- Consider adding herbs like basil or thyme for extra flavor.
- For a protein boost, include cooked chicken or turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cheese and Spinach Croissant Bake, Breakfast, Brunch, Easy Recipe