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    Egg & Sausage Casserole

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumLow PhosphorusLow ProteinDiabetes-FriendlyNo ShellfishNut-FreeAmericanTurkeyBreakfastDinner
    12 servings
    Active time: 35 minutes
    Total time: 6 hours 15 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories142 cal
    • Total Fat7.1 g
    • Saturated Fat2.6 g
    • Cholesterol90 mg
    • Sodium327 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total9.6 g
    • Protein9.4 g
    • Phosphorus145 mg
    • Potassium197 mg
    • Fiber0.7 g
    • Calcium140 mg

    Ingredients

    • 5 ounces turkey breakfast sausage, (4 small links), casings removed
    • 1 teaspoon canola oil
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
    • 4 large eggs
    • 4 large egg whites
    • 2½ cups low-fat milk
    • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • ⅔ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
    • 10 slices white bread, crusts removed

    Description

    A dozen for brunch? No problem with our delicious makeover of a classic egg casserole. Assemble the casserole the evening before you plan to serve it.

    Directions

    1. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling with a fork, until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
    3. Add oil, onion and bell pepper to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook, stirring, until vegetables begin to brown, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and set aside.
    4. Whisk eggs and egg whites in a large bowl until blended. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in 1/3 cup Cheddar.
    5. Arrange bread in a single layer in prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture over bread and top with reserved vegetables and sausage. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup Cheddar. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
    6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
    7. Bake casserole, uncovered, until set and puffed, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve hot.

    Tips

    • To make ahead: Prepare through Step 5; cover and refrigerate overnight.
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