This Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a healthier take on a family tradition I enjoyed growing up. This casserole is one my mom made for our family every Christmas morning. The original version is a bit heavier and creamier so I tried to keep the great taste while lightening it up a bit.
Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb turkey sausage
- 6 slices sprouted bread, roughly chopped
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups skim milk
- 1/2 tsp ground sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 4 oz grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Grease a large baking dish with olive oil
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook turkey sausage until browned. Drain turkey on paper towels.
- Place bread in the bottom of the prepared pan and top with sausage.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper and paprika.
- When well mixed, add the cheese to the milk mixture.
- Pour over bread.
- Refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Remove pan from refrigerator while preheating oven.
- Bake uncovered until golden brown and eggs have set, this takes around 40 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Recipe makes 5 servings
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