Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Health score
4%
Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
583 min.
12
189kcal

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Start your day off right with a hearty and satisfying dish that brings together the classic flavors of sausage and cheese in a delightful breakfast casserole. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family morning, this Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole is not just tasty—it’s also a breeze to prepare. With a blend of turkey breakfast sausage, creamy egg substitute, and sharp cheddar cheese, each bite is rich in flavor yet lower in calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and ability to be made in advance. Simply combine your ingredients the night before and let them mellow together in the refrigerator. In the morning, all it takes is a quick bake in the oven, and you’ll have a warm, hearty meal ready to impress your loved ones. With just under 200 calories per serving, this casserole not only satisfies your cravings but also fits perfectly into a balanced breakfast routine.

Whether you're serving it as a main dish or a side, this casserole is versatile enough to please a crowd. From busy weekdays to leisurely weekends, it’s the perfect way to fuel your morning—and it’s bound to become a staple in your breakfast repertoire. So gather your ingredients, prepare to indulge in cheesy goodness, and enjoy a breakfast that brings everyone to the table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon canola oil 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded reduced-fat finely
  • teaspoon ground mustard dry
  • cups egg substitute 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • cups milk 1% low-fat
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 12 ounces diestel breakfast sausage 
  • ounce sandwich bread white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • casserole dish

Directions

  1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add sausage to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring and breaking sausage to crumble.
  3. Remove from heat; cool.
  4. Combine milk and next 6 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  5. Trim crusts from bread.
  6. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
  7. Add bread cubes, sausage, and cheddar cheese to milk mixture, stirring to combine.
  8. Pour bread mixture into a 13 x 9inch baking or 3-quart casserole dish coated with cooking spray, spreading egg mixture evenly in baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  9. Preheat oven to 35
  10. Remove casserole from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle casserole evenly with paprika.
  12. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
  13. Let stand 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories189kcal
Protein29.15%
Fat61.36%
Carbs9.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.15
Glycemic Load
0.9
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.2630434710047%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:189.24kcal
9.46%
Fat:12.78g
19.67%
Saturated Fat:4.97g
31.08%
Carbohydrates:4.45g
1.48%
Net Carbohydrates:4.34g
1.58%
Sugar:2.97g
3.3%
Cholesterol:78.33mg
26.11%
Sodium:414.56mg
18.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.66g
27.33%
Selenium:24.76µg
35.37%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.56%
Phosphorus:179.92mg
17.99%
Calcium:161.01mg
16.1%
Vitamin B12:0.83µg
13.81%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.42%
Vitamin D:1.75µg
11.65%
Zinc:1.72mg
11.45%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.31%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.77%
Iron:1.45mg
8.04%
Vitamin B3:1.57mg
7.86%
Vitamin A:368.41IU
7.37%
Potassium:248.52mg
7.1%
Vitamin E:0.99mg
6.57%
Magnesium:20.2mg
5.05%
Folate:18.28µg
4.57%
Copper:0.05mg
2.27%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.95%
Source:My Recipes