Broccoli-Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Gluten Free
Health score
12%
Broccoli-Cheese Breakfast Casserole
45 min.
6
427kcal

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Craving a comforting and delicious start to your day? Look no further than this Broccoli-Cheese Breakfast Casserole! It's a hearty, gluten-free option packed with savory flavors and wholesome goodness. Forget boring breakfasts; this casserole is bursting with tender broccoli, melty cheese, and the satisfying kick of ground pork sausage.

Imagine waking up to the aroma of savory sausage and cheesy goodness filling your kitchen. This casserole is incredibly easy to make, ready in just 45 minutes, and perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. Whether you're hosting a brunch, needing a quick morning meal, or just want a protein-packed side dish, this recipe has you covered.

The creamy ricotta cheese adds a delightful lightness to the casserole, while the sliced plum tomatoes on top bring a touch of vibrant freshness. The combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible. With only 427 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free in a breakfast that will keep you satisfied and energized all morning long.

We love how versatile this casserole is! Feel free to swap out the ground pork sausage for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. Get ready to elevate your breakfast game with this fantastic Broccoli-Cheese Breakfast Casserole!

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce broccoli cuts frozen thawed
  • ounces three-cheese gourmet cheddar cheese blend shredded divided
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 0.5 pound sausage meat 
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • small onion chopped
  • teaspoon pepper 
  •  plum tomatoes thinly sliced
  • cup ricotta cheese 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cook ground pork sausage and chopped onion in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
  2. Toss together sausage mixture, broccoli, and 1/2 cup cheese blend. Spoon into a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
  3. Stir together 1/2 cup cheese blend, eggs, and next 4 ingredients; pour over broccoli mixture.
  4. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese blend. Arrange tomato on top.
  5. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 more minutes.
  6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories427kcal
Protein25.54%
Fat67.21%
Carbs7.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.5
Glycemic Load
1.7
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.97217383592%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.38mg
Isorhamnetin
0.58mg
Kaempferol
3.79mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:427.36kcal
21.37%
Fat:31.92g
49.1%
Saturated Fat:14.54g
90.87%
Carbohydrates:7.75g
2.58%
Net Carbohydrates:6.11g
2.22%
Sugar:2.51g
2.79%
Cholesterol:325.87mg
108.62%
Sodium:769.49mg
33.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.28g
54.57%
Vitamin C:44.69mg
54.17%
Selenium:35.93µg
51.33%
Vitamin K:51.12µg
48.69%
Phosphorus:426.02mg
42.6%
Vitamin B2:0.63mg
37.14%
Calcium:366.75mg
36.68%
Vitamin A:1255.31IU
25.11%
Vitamin B12:1.41µg
23.51%
Zinc:3.48mg
23.18%
Folate:76.22µg
19.05%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.92%
Vitamin B5:1.82mg
18.18%
Vitamin D:2.19µg
14.6%
Potassium:461.52mg
13.19%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.87%
Iron:2.22mg
12.33%
Vitamin B3:2.28mg
11.38%
Magnesium:39.51mg
9.88%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.77%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.77%
Fiber:1.64g
6.54%
Copper:0.13mg
6.47%
Source:My Recipes