Southwestern Breakfast Casserole

Health score
15%
Southwestern Breakfast Casserole
45 min.
8
334kcal

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Start your day off right with a delicious Southwestern Breakfast Casserole that’s sure to please a crowd! Perfect for brunch gatherings or a hearty morning meal, this casserole combines the bold flavors of the Southwest with the comforting textures of a classic breakfast dish. Imagine waking up to the enticing aroma of hot turkey Italian sausage sizzling in the pan, mingling with the savory notes of cumin and black pepper. This dish is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrition, making it a guilt-free indulgence.

With a delightful blend of crumbled corn muffins, cubed bread, and a medley of tomatoes and green chiles, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. The addition of reduced-fat cheese ensures that you can enjoy this dish without compromising on taste. Plus, it’s easy to prepare ahead of time—just assemble the casserole the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a warm, cheesy, and satisfying breakfast that serves eight, making it perfect for family gatherings or brunch with friends.

Whether you’re looking for a new breakfast staple or a standout dish for your next brunch party, this Southwestern Breakfast Casserole is a must-try. Get ready to impress your guests and fuel your day with this delightful and hearty meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 10 ounce canned tomatoes diced green undrained canned
  • 8.5 ounce corn muffin mix 
  • ounce egg substitute 
  • 2.5 cups skim milk fat-free
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • ounces turkey sausage italian hot
  • ounces mild cheddar cheese shredded divided reduced-fat
  • cup onion chopped
  • cups sandwich bread white cubed ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions; cool. Crumble muffins into a large bowl; stir in bread. Set aside.
  2. Remove casings from sausage. Cook sausage and onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  3. Drain.
  4. Combine milk, cumin, pepper, tomatoes, and egg substitute; stir with a whisk until well-blended.
  5. Add sausage mixture; stir well. Stir into bread mixture. Spoon half of bread mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon remaining bread mixture over cheese. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  6. Preheat oven to 35
  7. Bake casserole at 350 for 20 minutes or until set. Top with 1/2 cup cheese, and bake an additional 20 minutes or until set.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories334kcal
Protein20.94%
Fat31.67%
Carbs47.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.63
Glycemic Load
8.4
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.238695849543%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
4.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:334.09kcal
16.7%
Fat:11.82g
18.18%
Saturated Fat:4.82g
30.12%
Carbohydrates:39.79g
13.26%
Net Carbohydrates:36.15g
13.14%
Sugar:14.83g
16.48%
Cholesterol:32.1mg
10.7%
Sodium:818.18mg
35.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.58g
35.16%
Selenium:29.47µg
42.11%
Phosphorus:404.5mg
40.45%
Calcium:299.82mg
29.98%
Iron:5.3mg
29.43%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.55%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.51%
Vitamin B3:3.46mg
17.29%
Folate:66.49µg
16.62%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.62%
Vitamin C:13.55mg
16.42%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.09%
Zinc:2.21mg
14.72%
Fiber:3.65g
14.59%
Vitamin B12:0.84µg
14%
Vitamin B5:1.39mg
13.87%
Potassium:446.7mg
12.76%
Magnesium:46.2mg
11.55%
Vitamin A:517.57IU
10.35%
Vitamin D:1.38µg
9.21%
Copper:0.17mg
8.28%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.32%
Vitamin K:3.96µg
3.77%
Source:My Recipes