The spinach and potato casserole is the perfect breakfast recipe with its doze of health and yum quotient. Spinach, Potato, sausages in creamy custard baked to golden perfection – perfect for breakfast or any time actually.
Hola friends, hope you are enjoying #BakingWithTina – my September Baking Challenge, where I am going to share 8 baking recipes. I don’t want to share only cake and cup cake recipes. We have always loved our baked foods in the house. And it all comes from my dad. I have told this earlier too, we always had loads of English food at home during my growing up years. My dad was a practicing surgeon in the UK, after his FRCS, and was there for about a decade. He brought back loads of these little recipes and we have always enjoyed them at home. My dad is a great cook BTW.
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Okay, enough of the background. As a part of my #BakingWithTina challenge I am going to share a mix of baking recipes – sweet and savory everything. Today it’s going to be a breakfast casserole. Breakfasts with bread butter omelet is boring. Period. But what about twisting that egg to get a loaded casserole for breakfast? Interesting right?
Casseroles are so easy to bake – I have some zillion recipes of it. Actually you can put whatever you like and create a casserole recipe yourself. Surprise yourself people. You just need to keep the custard part intact.
Why this recipe?
I HATED spinach as a kid. I still don’t like it in any regular Indian recipe – may be Palak Paneer is fine once in a while. I gave my mum quite a tough time earlier because I was a ‘picky-eater’. Only way she could feed me spinach was a spinach soup! Now I don’t want that to happen to my bub. [He loves the spinach soup though!] So I find ways to make boring and sick looking (read repulsive) vegetables, look and taste exciting. So I put spinach in quiches, pies, soups, or casseroles!
Doesn’t that sound nice?
Okay, Let’s Get started
I am using some sausage in this recipe – pork sausage. You can substitute that with anything – chicken sausage, ham, bacon, turkey, shredded chicken – almost anything that you want. In case you want to go vegan just keep it to the spinach and potato or may be add some tofu, or corn may be? I told you, you can add just about anything.
Preparing Potato & Spinach
I like to grate my potatoes for this casserole. Why, did you ask? This way it is all evenly shredded down and takes lesser time to cook. For spinach – if you are using baby spinach – simply tear them with hands. And if you are using regular spinach chop the leaves roughly – but not too big.
Sauté some onion, garlic in a skillet. Add in sliced sausage (or any meat that you are using) and sauté for some more time. Add in the grated potato and keep sautéing for 2 minutes. The spinach goes in last, followed by some, chili flakes, thyme (dried or fresh, whatever you have) and sage. Sauté for 5 minutes or till the spinach is wilted.
Preparing the Custard
This is a go to custard recipe for any casserole. 2 large whole eggs in 1/3 cup whole milk, is the perfect ratio. It makes the custard creamy and yummy. Now you can make combinations of milk and cream but I like it this way.
I am also using some smoked cheddar in the casserole. You can use any cheese of your choice – parmesan, mozzarella anything is fine. [Anything that melts well is good to go].
Baking
Ina greased casserole dish or baking pan pour in the potato and spinach mix in the first layer. Pour the custard on top of it. Tap the sides of the dish so that the custard settles down evenly. Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 200C/400F for 20-25 mins.
What else, enjoy it warm. I have made this recipe thrice and we have had it for breakfast, once for a high tea party, and once for dinner. So you can suit it your liking.
Wasn’t that really easy?
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- For FIlling:
- Olive Oil – 1 and 1/2 tablespoon
- Onion – 1 small onion, diced
- Garlic – 4-5 cloves, finely chopped
- Pork Sausage – 4, sliced
- Potato – 2 large potatoes grated, without skin
- Spinach – 1 cup of baby spinach or regular spinach, washed thoroughly and roughly chopped
- Chili Flakes – 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried Sage – 1 teaspoon
- Dried Thyme – 1 teaspoon
- Seasoning – To Taste
- For Custard
- Milk – 1/3 cup, whole milk
- Egg – 2 large whole eggs
- Seasoning – to taste
- Smoked Cheddar – 1/2 cup, grated finely
- Pre-heat oven to 200C/400C
- Grease a casserole dish with butter
- In a skillet heat oil
- Saute garlic and onion till onions are translucent
- Add sliced sausages and saute
- Add in grated potato
- Saute for 2 minutes
- Add spinach and saute
- Let it cook in its own juice
- Add herbs and seasoning
- Turn off heat
- Break in 2 eggs in a mixing bowl and beat with a wire whisk
- Add milk and mix well
- Add seasoning
- Mix cheese and give it a stir
- Put the potato filling in a layer in the baking dish
- Pour in the custard
- Give a tap on the sides of the pan so that the custard settles evenly
- Sprinkle some more cheese from top
- Bake it for 20-25 mins at 200C/400F or till its golden in color
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Tina!!! where u stay will be your tester 😉
You are most welcome, come down to Bangalore!
Come down to Bangalore any time Ruchi
I will try this one too and let you know how it goes. I love your recipes , Tina 🙂
Thank you Naba. Love your reviews of my recipes too. This is pretty easy to bake, you wont have trouble, I can guarantee.
Looks yummy and mouth watering, Tina.
Thank you Vasantha. Hope you’ll make it someday.
Yummmmmm! I am heading for a lunch break after reading this as now I am sooooooo hungry. I love spinach and can have it like anything. Earmarked this recipe for later use.
One quest – potatoes are boiled ?
no not boiled potatoes, raw potatoes from the start, they are getting sautes and baked so no need of boiled potatoes. Lucky you that you like spinach! Thanks for dropping by.
Definitely going to try that . It hides the spinach 🙂
seriously, it makes spinach feel good. Thanks for dropping by Ami
This looks really yummy and very easy to cook. But what if I don’t have an oven? Is there an alternative?
I haven’t actually baked without an oven or an air fryer ever. But custards are made in a tiffin box inside a pressure cooker. So I am thinking you can follow the same steps for baking this.
Oh my, this looks so good. I love spinach
They really are the best comfortfoods 🙂
Thank you Cecilia. I somehow hate spinach and have to find ways to make them interesting. Thanks for dropping by
Do you need a taster? I volunteer! This sounds yummy!! Also, could you tell me if this can be kept in the fridge after its baked, and for how long?
you could definitely keep it in the fridge for a day and warm it up later. It taste best warm. But this recipe is for like two portions for a breakfast meal. Mine got over in no time after the photo session was over!
Ah ok! I thought it may have made a larger portion size. Definitely trying it soon!
Wonderful recipe ! I’m sure even people who don’t like Spinach sill love this !
Hey Thanks Atul, that spinach hater is me. I take spinach only if they look and sound exotic!
This is great Tina! I haven’t got a NW yet. So, when I do, I will come back here and try them all one by one 🙂
Sure Shalini, let me know how you liked them!
This looks super yummy..will surely try it..and good to know u r in Bangalore..I am in Bangalore too 🙂
Hey Deepa, it’s a;ways nice to connect with a blogger closer home. Thanks for dropping by.
This I am so going to try. Loving all the recipes Tina. I am sure going to keep coming back to your site to try things out .
Thank you Jai, will love to have you back as often as you want
This sounds absolutely easy to make. Definitely trying this out .My cooks on leave .So this appears like something that can be done without too much trouble
Thanks Amrita, yes that’s the perfect excuse to make it!
This looks so delicious 🙂 I will try to make it next week!
super Shweta, hope you will enjoy it
Hey loved the recipe and this is something new . Will definitely ping you when next time in Bangalore
Sure Anindya. Thanks for dropping by.
ohh god just looking at the pictures is giving me some serious hunger pangs. You need to give a tutorial on how you make your pictures so beautiful!! awesome presentation.
I am trying to better my pictures. I’ll do a post on it soon. You don’t know how cringe worthy were my earlier food photos!
Looks so yum! Want to try it out.
Thanks Aditi. Do try it out.
that’s really so pleasant to look at! you are really a hit with presentation. Of course I am sure the taste is top of the world too!!hmmmm
Hey thanks Menaka. I am only learning and trying to better my self. The appreciation means a lot! Thanks for dropping by!
I regret not having an Oven & the moment I get one, I’ll be all over your blog. This looks so yum that my stomach is grumbling. 😍😍 How do you find such recipies?
I was a picky eater too as a child. So I can imagine your situation.
Hey Ranjini, I have no idea how i’ll survive without an oven! I do a lot of my stuff in an oven. I make a lot of recipes my self or read about food in general.
Too good. Am hungry after reading this recipe although, I had dinner . keep it up tina ! 😊
Thank you Shalini
It sounds so yummy, looks tempting and how! I wish I could taste it.
Thank you kadambari. WHy not make one yourself dear?
Yes, I am surely trying these and will post you the pic 🙂
Looks so delicious ! Yummmm !!
Thanks Anand. Keep coming back!
The pictures are amazing,Tina! And the recipe looks easy. Will try that this long weekend.
Do give it a try Ramya. Thank you for dropping by.
Yummilicious recipe I will surely try it 🙂
This is on my wish list for today now. I really like the way you have listed your recipes.
Hey, I loved the look of this recipe (& all other baking ones). Will give this a try for sure.
One question – do I cover the baking dish while baking or keep it open?
You don’t need to cover the baking pan unless the recipe is asking for it. Keep it open. Thank you for dropping by.
I’ve convinced my mother to help me make this tomorrow. I will come back and tell you how it is. It looks delicious, I know it’s gonna be out of this world.
Can this be made without egg? Anyways Tina awaiting your wednesday eggless baking post !
looks so Yummm! never knew you could do so much in an oven and that too with spinach and potato.
I loved this recipe, making it tomorrow. Got some spinach and wanted to try something different. Has thus bookmarked. Will let you know of how it goes. Thanks Tina.
I love finding new casserole recipes because they’re always so easy. This one looks so yummy!
Ooo this looks so delicious! And for the next recipe, I’m down with dessert 😉 I love my sweets!
Omggg this looks deliciousss! Love the ingredients, and it seems super easy to make! I will definitely be testing out this recipe soon! Thanksss! 🙂
This looks good! I love potatoes and dishes with spinach in them, so yum!
This looks so amazing. I will have to try it out, although I may adapt it with a few things that my daughter will appreciate along with it.
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I am drooling! This looks fantastic, I will change a few things and try it out soon.
Wow definitely delicious! It is very hard to resist this kind of food 🙂 Yummy!
The recipe looks delicious. Can you suggest a veg alternate to this one.
It is an amazing breakfast idea for lazy weekends. I think I can add this to my Sunday brunch menu, too! 🙂
Usually I don’t like spinach much.But this sounds like a great recipe to hide the flavours f spinach.I’d love to give it a try!
I’ve been thinking a lot about quiche lately. This looks great. I would love to try it.
That looks delicious babe love it I’m so gonna try it out 😀
Thanks for sharing have saved it for reference as well 🙂
This recipe looks great, my fiance would enjoy this also, so it may be one to add to the meal plan soon.
You seem to be a great cook Tina! My niece hates spinach just like you & we have been trying such alternates to give her the necessary Iron & minerals from it.. I worked out a spinach pasta & now this recipe I’m gonna share with my sis for her! Thanks
This looks super easy! Will be trying it out soon and will be following your posts for such easy one-dish meal posts.
The photo was so pretty, i couldn’t resist clicking to read more! Love the idea of this.. almost makes me wish i ate eggs. is there an eggless version? pl. direct me to it 🙂
This sounds delicious and looks pretty easy. I find quiches too complicated to make. This sounds good though. Clarify one point for me pls, 1/3 cup milk means approx how much ml. Cup size varies , you see. I wouldnt want to mess up on this.
Quiches sound all that hoo-haa type but are actually very easy. 1/3rd cup is 80ml Liquid. Thanks for your love.
Soooooo Yummyyyyyyyyy…
Can you please also share with us recipe for plain cheese pizza, we use to get on quiznos or Boston Bites?
Oh my gawd! This looks so good. Definitely bookmarking your blog because I want to keep coming back for more. And the recipe seems simple enough for me to try my hand at this.
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looks scrumptialicious! I must try this. bookmarking it now. Thanks for sharing, Tina