Savory Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole
Serves 6 to 8
Time 3 hr 20 min
This recipe is perfect for using up stale bread since its firm texture stands up to overnight soaking. A casserole stretches expensive ingredients by using them to flavor low cost ingredients so this meal is a good value when you need to feed a holiday crowd.
Ingredients
- 5 cups (1-inch) cubes sourdough or white bread
- 1/2 pound bulk breakfast sausage, cooked and drained (about 1 cup cooked)
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Method
Layer bread, sausage and spinach in an 8-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, garlic, salt, pepper and sage then pour over contents in baking dish.
Sprinkle with cheese, cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Uncover dish and bake until cooked through and golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. Set aside to let rest for 10 minutes then serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 370 calories (210 from fat), 23g total fat, 10g saturated fat, 285mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 18g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), 22g protein.
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Ingredients
- 5 cups (1-inch) cubes sourdough or white bread
- 1/2 pound bulk breakfast sausage, cooked and drained (about 1 cup cooked)
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese