{"id":2302,"date":"2023-08-27T14:29:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T14:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/?p=2302"},"modified":"2023-08-27T14:29:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T14:29:40","slug":"healthy-sausage-egg-casserole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saad.appscodestudio.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/27\/healthy-sausage-egg-casserole\/14\/29\/2302\/40\/appdev2098\/countries-breakfast\/american\/","title":{"rendered":"HEALTHY SAUSAGE EGG CASSEROLE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Make ahead breakfasts are great.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve added spinach and yogurt to give this breakfast egg casserole a healthy punch and added taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6&nbsp;slices&nbsp;sandwich bread&nbsp;or sliced baguette<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;pound&nbsp;Italian chicken sausage&nbsp;bulk or casings removed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4&nbsp;whole&nbsp;green onions&nbsp;sliced, reserve some green slices for garnish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;big&nbsp;bunch fresh spinach&nbsp;or 20 ounce bag or 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8&nbsp;ounces&nbsp;cheddar cheese&nbsp;shredded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2&nbsp;pint&nbsp;cherry tomatoes&nbsp;halved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Egg Mixture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10&nbsp;large&nbsp;eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2&nbsp;cups&nbsp;milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2&nbsp;cup&nbsp;Greek yogurt&nbsp;or coconut yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2&nbsp;Tablespoons&nbsp;Dijon mustard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;kosher salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2&nbsp;teaspoon&nbsp;black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Casserole<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 375 degrees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brown sausage in large skillet over medium high heat, about 5-10 minutes.&nbsp; Add the sliced green onions for the last few minutes, reserve some green for garnish.&nbsp; Remove sausage and onion, gently wipe out pan with a paper towel.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash fresh spinach leaves and drop in same skillet.&nbsp; The little bit of water left on the leaves will help steam the spinach.&nbsp; Cook for about 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spread one side of bread slices with Dijon mustard.&nbsp; In buttered 3 quart baking dish (about 9&#8243; X 12&#8243;), lay the bread in the bottom of the dish, then layer the sausage and scallions, then the spinach, then the tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Egg Mixture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crack 10 eggs into a bowl, add milk, yogurt, salt and pepper.&nbsp; Whip.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finish Egg Casserole<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pour egg mixture over the layered ingredients.&nbsp; Make sure the ingredients have cooled or the egg will start to cook.&nbsp; Cook right away or cover and put in the refrigerator overnight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake casserole in preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top of the casserole looks golden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Egg Muffins or Mini Muffins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the instructions through step 3.&nbsp; Once the spinach is cooked remove to a cutting board and chop, for the mini muffins you&#8217;ll want to do a very fine chop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butter the muffin tins.&nbsp; If using the bread, then cut into small cubes and add a teaspoon of dry mustard powder to the eggs.&nbsp; I often times leave out the bread and mustard all together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crack 10 eggs into a bowl, add milk, yogurt, salt and pepper. Whip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evenly divide the cooked vegetables into the muffin tins, about a teaspoon of vegetables, sausage and cheese.&nbsp; The using a ladle fill muffin cups up to 3\/4 full.&nbsp; Sprinkle with some additional shredded cheese and top with a half a grape tomato.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake full size muffins in a 375 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes, mini muffins for 10-15 minutes or until the egg is set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make ahead breakfasts are great.\u00a0 We&#8217;ve added spinach and yogurt to give this breakfast egg casserole a healthy punch and added taste. 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