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Egg & Sausage Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
From EatingWell: November/December 1998 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.
Ingredients:
5 ounces turkey sausage, breakfast (4 small links), casings removed
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
4 large eggs
4 large egg whites
2 1/2 cups milk, 1
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
10 slices white bread, crusts removed
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 occassionally, 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 a least 5 hours or overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 350.
7. Bake casserole, uncovered, until set and puffed, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com