MEDITERRANEAN EGG CASSEROLE

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Infuse your kitchen with the flavors of the Mediterranean, and bake up this delicious savory dish. Great to serve for brunch or as a special family dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 4 cloves)
2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
6 cups cubed (1-inch) French baguette
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (6 oz)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained well and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped
10 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 8-inch nonstick pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly softened. Add spinach, and cook about 1 minute or until starting to wilt.
In baking dish, layer half of the baguette, 1 cup of the feta cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the bell pepper mixture, artichokes, olives and sun-dried tomato. Layer remaining baguette, and top with remaining 1/2 cup feta cheese. In large bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk; beat in pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Pour over bread mixture, pressing down slightly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and center is just set. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 270 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g