CRAB-SPINACH EGG CASSEROLE

Crab-Spinach Egg Casserole image

I've developed a strong interest in cooking over the years. As a matter of fact, I came up with this casserole as a special breakfast for our daughter when she was home for a visit. -Steve Heaton, Deltona, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3 medium fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs and cream. Stir in the crab, spinach, bread crumbs, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg; set aside. In a skillet, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add to the spinach mixture., Transfer to a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.