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Keto Cheesy Spinach and Egg Casserole

We love the combination of spinach and cheese, especially in this Keto-friendly egg casserole that only has 2 net carbs per serving. It reheats beautifully so it’s great for breakfast or lunch meal prep. Let me show you how easy it is to make.

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Start by sautéing baby spinach for a couple of minutes until it wilts.

I’m always amazed how much spinach cooks down.

Now, before we proceed, you MUST spray your casserole dish with nonstick baking spray. Baker’s Joy is my favorite. DON’T SKIP THIS STEP!! If you forgot to spray your dish, the eggs will most definitely stick and you’ll have to chisel them out of the pan. Don’t ask me how I know.

Okay, layer the wilted spinach evenly in the bottom of the sprayed casserole dish, then add the mozzarella cheesier an even layer, and sprinkle the chopped scallions on the top.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and Jane’s Krazy Mixed-Up Salt.

We love this stuff. If you don’t have any, use your favorite salt blend, or just substitute salt and pepper.

Carefully pour the egg mixture over the spinach, cheese, and scallions. Make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Bake for about 30-35 minutes.

Cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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Keto Cheesy Spinach and Egg Casserole

makes 8 servings (2 net carbs each)

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh baby spinach, washed (see note below)

  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (low moisture, part skim)

  • 6 scallions, sliced (or more)

  • 12 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and place rack in center position.

  2. In a 12-inch skillet, cook the spinach oven medium-high heat, turning frequently, until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. Spray a 9x13 or similar baking dish with nonstick baking spray.

  4. Arrange in an even layer, the wilted spinach; followed by the mozzarella and then the scallions.

  5. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs together with the Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Salt.

  6. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the spinach, cheese, and scallions (make sure everything distributed evenly throughout the baking dish).

  7. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.

  8. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Variation

  • To make a smoked salmon variation: Add 2 additional eggs, 6 ounces of chopped smoked salmon, 1 teaspoon of capers, and replace the cheddar cheese with an equal amount of shredded gruyere.

Note

  • if you don’t have fresh spinach on hand, you can substitute about a 12-ounce bag of thawed frozen spinach that has been squeezed dry and chopped.

adapted from kalynskitchen.com

Keto stats: each serving contains 196 calories, 17g protein, 13g fat, 4g carbs, 2g fiber (net carbs: 2g)

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