Description
This easy breakfast bake features golden-brown edges, a creamy center, and the vibrant aroma of tomatoes and feta, making it a perfect solution for busy mornings. It is an ideal make-ahead dish for a stress-free start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4.5 cups sturdy bread, cubed (challah or sourdough suggested)
- 9 large eggs
- 1.75 cups milk
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 5.5 oz fresh spinach, packed
- 5 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Dish and Oven: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil and preheat oven to 375(deg)F (190(deg)C).
- Layer Bread: Tear or cut bread into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in the prepared dish.
- Arrange Vegetables and Cheese: Scatter spinach evenly over the bread, then top with halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese.
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly frothy. (Optional: stir in 0.5 tsp garlic powder).
- Pour and Soak: Carefully pour the egg mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring even coverage. Gently press down on the bread to encourage absorption. Let soak for 10-15 minutes, or cover and chill overnight.
- Bake Breakfast Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown on top, and set in the center (a knife inserted should come out clean).
- Rest and Serve: Let the breakfast bake rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For dietary needs, use almond or soy milk and plant-based feta for dairy-free, or sturdy gluten-free bread for gluten-free. Boost protein with cooked chicken sausage or extra eggs. Enhance flavor with chopped basil, oregano, or 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking. Resting the bake for 5-10 minutes after baking helps it set for cleaner portions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200 g)
- Calories: 260 calories
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 230 mg
Keywords: easy breakfast, breakfast bake, tomato, spinach, feta, egg bake, savory, make-ahead, brunch, casserole