Spinach Cheddar Egg Bake

Servings:  8
Skill Level:  Beginner
Total Time:  60 minutes
Ingredients:

• 1 T.            Extra virgin olive oil

• ½ each     Onion, diced

• ¾ lb.         Spinach, fresh

• 10 each    Eggs, large

• ¼ cup       Half and half

• ½ tsp.       Salt

• ¼ tsp.       Black pepper, ground

• 1 cup        Cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Bring large saute pan to medium heat.  Add olive oil followed by diced onion.  Season onion if desired and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. 

3. Handful at a time, add spinach to pan and cook until all spinach has wilted and cooked.  Set vegetables aside.

4. Generously spray a 13 x 9 glass casserole pan.  Evenly distribute vegetables at the bottom of the pan (there will be some open spaces at the bottom of the pan – that is okay).

5. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the eggs, half and half and seasoning.  Whisk until all mixed together and pour over vegetables.

6.  Evenly spread cheddar cheese over the eggs and bake for 35-45 minutes (knife should be able to come out clean).  

7.  Rest for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting.  

8. Keep in seal tight container in the fridge.  Freezes well if desired. 

Serving Size:  1/8th of the pan or 1 piece (some may need more than 1 piece) 

Nutrition Information:  protein packed dish that integrates vegetables – a win no matter what.