Name: Egg & Sausage Casserole
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 375 min
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; 2.5 cups low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 0.66699999570847 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided; 10 slices white bread, crusts removed

Egg & Sausage Casserole

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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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

5 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie

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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
2 ½ 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

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 degrees F.
Bake casserole, uncovered, until set and puffed, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve hot.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 5; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Keep food fresh: If you're storing food in your fridge for a few hours or more, it's best to keep it in an airtight container or in a container covered tightly with foil. Foil is best at creating a barrier that doesn't let unwanted flavors in (or out) while you store your food.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

141	Calories
7g	Fat
10g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 141
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g	19%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Vitamin A 567IU	11%
Vitamin C 13mg	15%
Folate 35mcg	9%
Sodium 327mg	14%
Calcium 140mg	11%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 15mg	4%
Potassium 192mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.