Our spicy mushroom breakfast casserole is tasty and has everything you need for breakfast. It's perfect for meal prep and will keep you going strong all morning!
4stripsbaconYou can substitute ham, breakfast sausage, chorizo or you can omit the meat altogether for a vegetarian option.
1tablespoonolive oil
1cupchopped white onion
½teaspoonminced garlic
1cupsliced white or baby bella mushrooms
7large eggs
1cupricotta cheese
8oz.pepper jack cheese, shredded(about 2 cups)
2mediumjalapeños, seeded and choppedOptional
1tablespoonherbes de ProvenceYou can substitute ½ teaspoon each of marjoram, rosemary, thyme and oregano and sage, if you have it.
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Place strips of bacon side-by-side on the plate. Cover with another paper towel. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Check after three minutes. If not crisp enough, microwave for another minute.Alternative skillet method: Add bacon strips to a cold skillet and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side until bacon is slightly browned. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate and allow to cool.
Add oil to medium skillet over low to medium heat. Add onions to hot skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue cooking 2-3 minutes longer. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set skillet aside.
Meanwhile, crack eggs into a medium mixing bowl and whisk vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add ricotta and stir until well combined. Coarsely chop bacon and add to egg mixture. Add cheese, mushroom/onion mixture, jalapeños, herbes de Provence, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Grease baking dish. Cooking spray is fine. Pour egg mixture into dish and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until mixture is mostly set. The residual heat from the oven will continue cooking the casserole for a while after it is removed from the oven.
Notes
Casserole will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week.It is also suitable for freezing in individual portions. I do not recommend freezing the whole thing. From frozen, reheat in the microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.
Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.