Description
This Spinach Ricotta Brunch Bake is a delightful and satisfying dish perfect for a weekend brunch. Packed with fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and savory Parmesan, this vegetarian bake is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 5 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Sauté Aromatics and Spinach: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, then add spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg until wilted.
- Mix Ricotta Mixture: Combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, and milk. Stir in the spinach mixture.
- Bake: Pour into baking dish, top with mozzarella, bake for 30–35 minutes until set and golden.
- Serve: Let cool, slice, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prepare this bake ahead and reheat before serving.
- Add cooked crumbled bacon or sautéed mushrooms for variety.
- Frozen spinach can be used—just thaw and drain well.
