Breakfast Casserole
- 8 ounces spicy or sweet turkey sausage links, casings removed, meat crumbled
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 6 large eggs and 6 large egg whites
- 1 3/4 cups 1-percent milk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 9-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained of excess liquid
- 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 whole wheat baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- Cooking spray
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the turkey and scallions and cook, stirring to break up any large chunks, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
- Add the cooked sausage, spinach, cheeses and bread and toss to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the egg mixture evenly in the dish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the casserole, uncovered, until set and lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.
- Make-Ahead Tip: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 2 weeks.
- Cover with foil and reheat at 350 degrees F until hot, 35 to 45 minutes.
sweet turkey sausage, scallions, eggs, milk, kosher salt, liquid, cheddar, parmesan, whole wheat baguette, cooking spray
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/breakfast-casserole.html (may not work)