Spinach Ricotta Brunch Bake

This Spinach Ricotta Brunch Bake recipe is the perfect casserole to make for your weekend brunch. This is a dish that can be made ahead and will surely impress your guests.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
• 6 large eggs (beaten)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 dash hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
• 6 slices bacon (cooked, chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare the oven and baking pan:: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
2. 2Prepare the puff pastry:: Carefully unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets. Roll one of them out to an 11″ square, then roll the other to a 12″ square. Use the 12″ sheet to line the bottom of your pan.
3. 3Make the filling:: Lightly beat the eggs and reserve 1 tablespoon of the beaten eggs. Mix the rest of the eggs in with the ricotta, hot sauce, and spinach.
4. 4Assemble:: Layer half of the ricotta mixture on the puff pastry in the pan, then half of each the bacon, cheese, and peppers. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
5. 5Bake:: Cover everything with the remaining puff pastry sheet and fold the edges in to secure the filling. Brush the pastry with your reserved tbsp of egg, and bake for about 1 hour or until the pastry is golden brown.
6. 6Serve:: Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a butter knife around the edges to loosen them. Cut into slices and serve.