Sausage Egg Casserole Recipe 🍳
Overview:
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories per Serving: 347.5
Description:
This Sausage Egg Casserole is a delightful breakfast option, perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a weeknight treat. Inspired by a dish that became an instant hit at a workplace gathering, this recipe combines savory pork sausage, flavorful vegetables, gooey cheeses, and fluffy eggs, all baked to golden perfection. Prepare it the night before for a hassle-free morning meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork sausage
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 10 large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 green chili peppers, diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brown sausage in a large skillet; drain, crumble, and set aside. |
| 2 | Add butter to skillet and sauté green onions and mushrooms until tender. |
| 3 | In a large bowl, beat eggs until lemon colored. |
| 4 | Mix in cottage cheese, shredded cheeses, chilies, sausage, mushrooms, and onions. |
| 5 | Cover and refrigerate overnight. |
| 6 | The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 7 | Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. |
| 8 | Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; stir in melted butter. |
| 9 | Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. |
| 10 | Pour into prepared pan. |
| 11 | Bake in preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until browned. |
| 12 | Let stand 10 minutes before serving. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 347.5
- Total Fat: 25.2g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5g
- Cholesterol: 179.9mg
- Sodium: 624.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.7g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Protein: 20.4g
Recipe Notes:
- For added flavor, consider using spicy pork sausage or adding a dash of hot sauce.
- Customize the vegetables by incorporating your favorites, such as bell peppers or spinach.
- Substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour for a healthier twist.
- Make it vegetarian-friendly by omitting the sausage or replacing it with vegetarian sausage crumbles.
- This casserole can be frozen after baking. Simply cool completely, then wrap tightly in foil and freeze. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- Serve with a side of salsa, sour cream, or avocado slices for a deliciously satisfying breakfast or brunch.
