Egg & Sausage Casserole
12 servings
Active time: 35 minutes
Total time: 6 hours 15 minutes
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
- Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling with a fork, until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
- 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.
- Whisk eggs and egg whites in a large bowl until blended. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in 1/3 cup Cheddar.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 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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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