Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This low-carb Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole is great when you want a breakfast that’s something special! If some of these ingredients aren’t a winner for you or your family, see other breakfast casserole options below!
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I’m really into breakfast casseroles; have you noticed? A few years ago I shared 20 Favorite Low-Carb Breakfast Recipes that I thought were good for a special breakfast, and this Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole is another idea that’s perfect when it’s a special day or you have guests and want to make breakfast that’s a little bit special.
And any dad who likes asparagus, mushrooms, and goat cheese will devour this for breakfast, so it might also be a good Father’s Day breakfast idea. See suggestions for other cheeses you can use, and feel free to switch out some of the vegetables too if your dad doesn’t like some of those. But I do hope you’ll try this when you need a special breakfast idea!
What ingredients do you need for this recipe?
- fresh asparagus, washed
- fresh mushrooms
- Olive Oil (affiliate link)
- goat cheese that comes in a log
- 12 eggs
- half and half, milk, or cream (optional)
- Spike Seasoning (affiliate link), or other all-purpose seasoning blend
- fresh-ground black pepper to taste
What if you’re not a fan of goat cheese?
If you’re not a fan of goat cheese use another white melting cheese like Feta, Swiss, or even Mozzarella to make this recipe.
About Low-Carb Breakfast Casseroles:
Before you make this you may want to read Low-Carb and Keto Breakfast Casseroles Master Recipe which talks about various sizes of pans and ingredient options for this type of breakfast casserole.
Want more Breakfast Casserole Recipes?
Check out Keto Breakfast Casseroles Your Family Will Love for more ideas from Kalyn’s Kitchen and around the web.
How to make Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole:
(Scroll down for complete printable recipe, including nutritional information.)
- Preheat oven to 375 F/190C. Spray glass or crockery casserole dish with non-stick spray or mist with olive oil.
- If goat cheese feels soft, put it in the freezer to get firm.
- Wash mushrooms and slice (or use pre-sliced mushrooms). Cook mushrooms in a small amount of olive oil over medium high heat.
- When mushrooms have released liquid and browned, put them in the casserole dish.
- While mushrooms cook, trim woody ends of asparagus and cut about 1-2 inches long.
- Wipe out pan if needed, then add more oil and cook asparagus 3-4 minutes.
- Put asparagus in the casserole dish, season with Spike Seasoning (affiliate link) and black pepper, then gently stir vegetables.
- Remove goat cheese from freezer (or fridge), cut off desired amount, cut into slices, and layer goat cheese over vegetables.
- Beat eggs, then pour eggs over the veggies.
- Bake at 375F/190C until eggs are well set and the top is starting to lightly brown, about 45-50 minutes. Serve hot.
- I love the melted goat cheese in this recipe! Are you a goat cheese fan?
More Tasty Casseroles to make for Breakfast:
- Power Greens Breakfast Casserole with Feta and Mozzarella
- Mushroom, Green Bell Peppers, and Feta Breakfast Casserole
- Sausage, Kale, and Mozzarella Egg Bake
- Kale and Feta Breakfast Casserole
- Spinach and Mozzarella Egg Bake
Weekend Food Prep:
This recipe has been added to a category called Weekend Food Prep where you’ll find recipes you can prep or cook on the weekend and eat during the week!
Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This delicious Low-Carb Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole would be perfect for a weekend brunch. And leftovers will reheat beautifully in the microwave.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus, washed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, washed and cut into thick half slices (see notes)
- 1 T olive oil (depending on your pan)
- 6 oz. goat cheese that comes in a log, cut into very thin slices
- 12 eggs
- 2 T half and half (see notes)
- 2 tsp. Spike Seasoning (see notes)
- fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 F/190C.
- Spray a 9" x 13" glass or crockery casserole dish with non-stick spray or mist with olive oil. Be sure to spray the sides too, or the eggs will stick.
- If your goat cheese feels at all soft, put it in the freezer to get firm while you prep the other ingredients.
- Wash mushrooms and cut into thick slices (or use pre-sliced mushrooms like I did). Then cook mushrooms in a small amount of olive oil over medium high heat.
- When mushrooms have released all their liquid and slightly browned, put them in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- While mushrooms cook, trim off woody ends of asparagus and cut into pieces about 1-2 inches long.
- Wipe out your pan if it needs it, then add a little more oil and cook the asparagus 3-4 minutes, or until it's barely starting to get cooked and has turned bright green.
- Put the asparagus in the casserole dish, season with Spike Seasoning (affiliate link) and black pepper, then gently stir to combine the vegetables.
- Remove goat cheese from the freezer (or fridge), cut off desired amount, cut into slices, and layer the goat cheese on top of the vegetables.
- Beat eggs with the half and half until they're well combined, then pour eggs over the veggies.
- Bake at 375F/190C until the eggs are well set and the top is starting to lightly brown, about 45-50 minutes. Serve hot.
- This can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave.
Notes
I used pre-sliced mushrooms which made the recipe even easier.
Use milk, half and half, or cream, whichever you prefer.
Use any all-purpose seasoning that’s good on vegetables if you don’t have Spike.
This recipe created by Kalyn.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 212Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 290mgSodium 406mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 16g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole would be a good choice for low-carb or Keto diets, or for any phase of the original South Beach Diet. If you’re strictly following the fat guidelines for South Beach, you might want to use a bit less goat cheese.
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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe was first posted in 2007, and I’ve made it many times for guests since then! It was last updated with better photos and more information in 2022.
50 Comments on “Asparagus, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Breakfast Casserole”
I see in the ingredients that it calls for 2TB of half and half, but I don’t see it mentioned in the instructions. I am assuming that you add it in with the eggs. Please confirm.
Yes, that is correct. I fixed it, thanks for the heads up!
Where is this recipe from and what do you love most about this recipe?
It says in the recipe “This recipe created by Kalyn.” And I think my love for these ingredients is pretty well-documented on the blog, so I’m not quite sure why you’re asking me that.
Thanks for linking to one of my egg casseroles. I love them just as much as you do! And I've also recently made one with asparagus and goat cheese, which is a favorite combination.
Lydia, great minds thinking alike I guess!
So glad to hear it was a hit!
Just made this for mothers day brunch. I added scallions in the casserole as well as on top as a garnish. It was a BIG hit. So yummy!!
Can't wait to try this recipe. I am a great fan of your site.
Linda Powers
www.powershealth.com
You can freeze and thaw this, but I think it definitely affects the quality. When it's frozen, it releases liquid when it thaws. I used to freeze this type of dish, but now I'd be much more likely to just make it a few days ahead and keep in the refrigerator. If you're reheating the whole thing I'd use the oven, otherwise just microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Hi, Kalyn!
Still enjoying your site and recipes and still planning for my Feb brunch.
Am curious about the freezing of this. If you freeze and thaw in fridge, how do you reheat?
And does freezing change the taste?
Perfect recipe for asparagus season, which is thankfully upon us.
You never fail to amaze me with wonderful recipes.
Love the idea of sun-dried tomatoes!
lovely!! i added some sundried tomatoes, so delicious 🙂
Valeree, I guess I’m lucky that I have this blog, because I can’t stay out of control for too long! People are depending on me! (Although I never try to pretend that I’m perfect, LOL! My worst time is at Christmas when I gain a few pounds every year and then lose them in January!)
LOL! Sometimes I go WAY off the wagon. I’m back on Atkins induction (day 5) right now because I let nearly fifteen pounds “creep back on” over the past three years. I have a really hard time getting back on board once the carb cravings get me in their clutches. 😀
Valeree, thanks for chiming in. (And good to know I’m not the only one who goes off the wagon once in a while!)
I agree with Kalyn — I use an Atkins induction whenever I’m trying to lose weight because within three days, my desire for carbs is gone. But for me, after a very short time, Atkins gets way too boring. I like veggies too much. So I generally switch to a “good carbs” program at that point. I try to stay there, but eventually I’ll have some bad carbs the the cravings will come roaring back and the weight will start to creep on again. So back I go to Atkins for at least three days. 😀
Monique, I’ve talked to a lot of people who’ve switched to South Beach after doing a more low-carb approach. I think you just need to be careful about slowly adding back whole grains and other “good” carbs to your diet. I strongly recommend reading the whole South Beach Diet book (the newest one is best) and then starting on phase two.
Hi, I have recently lost 50 pounds on Atkins Diet. I still have 70 more pounds to loose. I need a change. Souyh Beach diet seemed the most logical choice. Has anyone made this switch? If so. how did it work for you?
Andra, hope you will really enjoy it.
I have this in the oven now! I used asparagus, mushrooms and low fat feta cheese (about 4 ounces.) I also seasoned the eggs with Bacon Salt, which is so good. I’m going to enjoy this for breakfast this week, or for lunch with a green salad. 🙂
As you can tell, I’ve really been staying away from the computer for a few days! I do appreciate all the Christmas and New Year’s wishes from my great blogging friends and readers!
Happy Holidays to you, Kalyn. Thanks for a year’s worth of good food thoughts. Your blog is one of the first I read and and a solid favorite. Here’s to a great new year.
Christine
Kalyn, this a really nice recipe, I love it.
Merry Christmas, Kalyn. I just might make one like this for the family. Thanks.
Kalyn–This sounds delicious! And I applaud your admitting to having overcooked it. Personally, if I decide I would change a recipe when I post it–a little more of this, a little less of that–I just write the recipe as I would prepare it.
Kalyn, I hope you are enjoying your down time with your family and a very happy holiday season to you! This sounds like a great altetnative to the usual breakfast casserole that incorporates sausage, and I will try it the way you suggest!
You do the Christmas casserole too? I thought just my family did this! We always have it every Christmas morning without fail! Great recipe. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Kalyn!
We all are guilty of leaving a dish (or three) in the oven too long. I think your photo looks delicious despite the overcooking and I just may make it this weekend for a family crowd that will be arriving on Friday.
Hope your Christmas was relaxing and wonderful Kalyn. All my best to you in 2008!
This is a great one for a crowd! I am glad you are taking a break! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! Thanks for all of your wonderful blog entries!
It looks delicious (not overdone at all), Kalyn. And I’m so glad to hear that it is a forgiving recipe so that it tastes good even if you do think you’ve cooked it too long.
Merry Christmas!!
-Elizabeth
P.S. This morning, we had an omelette made with leftover ham/peppers/onion spaghettini with toast spread with goat cheese. If we’d had mushrooms, we’d have added those too.
I am a huge fan of breakfas casserole’s like this. I am so excited to try this one soon. Happy Holidays! Enjoy your break.
This looks like a perfect dish to come downstairs to on Christmas morning! Too much cheese? Never! 🙂 I love goat’s cheese…mmm!
Happy Holidays!
Wow, looks great! I wish I’d checked here on Saturday when I was supposed to be making a breakfast casserole for a Sunday brunch at a friend’s house. I ended up punting and making stuffed mushrooms which turned out fine, but I really wanted breakfast casserole and couldn’t find a recipe that didn’t use bread as its base.
Sounds heavenly for a Christmas brunch Kalyn. I’m glad that you had such a wonderful holiday filled with happiness, contentment and love.
This looks so delicious! Glad you are taking a few days off to enjoy family.
It really doesn’t look overcooked in the photo. 🙂
What a great breakfast! Happy Holidays!
It looks wonderful – I’m already getting impatient for aspatagus season.
Happy Holidays – relax and enjoy!
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. You give “test kitchen” a whole new meaning. 🙂
Thank you for the research, time, work, and knowledge you put in each and every post of yours throughout the year. Even though I do not comment often, I enjoy visiting your blog each and every time I come around.
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. Enjoy a well earned rest!
Oh this dish is oozing with goodness.
Happy holidays to you and the family.
Happy holidays, Kalyn. May your days be merry and bright.
What a lovely-sounding recipe! The Christmas Eve has just come to end here, and we’ve had two Christmas meals already. I think we’ll opt for a rather light breakfast tomorrow, but your recipe would be excellent during cold winter mornings!
Merry Christmas, dear Kalyn!
This looks great! I love the idea of a make-ahead breakfast.
I never would have thought to make eggs in this way, in a casserole dish. Very nice, it’s hard to go wrong with asparagus, mushrooms and goat cheese!
Happy Holidays from One Food Guy!
Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to you and your’s Kalyn. Enjoy the festivities!:))
this is perfect for xmas brunch!
This one really rocks me Kalyn. I love every ingredient and it looks easy to get into the oven! I’m thinking new years!
Merry Christmas to you and all you love.
I would have loved to have this for breakfast!