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Breakfast Egg Casserole

Savor Every Bite of this Hearty Breakfast Egg Casserole

This Hearty Breakfast Egg Casserole combines sausage, mushrooms, and spinach for a delicious start to your day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter to grease the baking dish
  • 16 ounces Breakfast Sausage or turkey sausage
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms sliced
  • 8 ounces Baby Spinach can substitute with kale or Swiss chard
  • 12 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Whole Milk or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1.5 teaspoons Kosher Salt total
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper total
  • 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 4 cups Fresh Bread Cubes any crusty or gluten-free bread
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for coating bread cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with salted butter.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of salted butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms for 5-6 minutes.
  4. Add baby spinach and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until wilted.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and kosher salt.
  6. Combine cooked sausage, sautéed mushrooms, and spinach into the egg mixture, folding in 1.5 cups of cheddar cheese.
  7. Toss fresh bread cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, ensuring they're well coated.
  8. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish, distribute the bread cubes on top, and sprinkle remaining cheddar.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and the top is golden brown.
  10. Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 250mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared a day in advance for convenience. Leftovers store well in the fridge or freezer.

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