Breakfast Casserole

Name: Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces reduced-fat bulk pork sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 large eggs; 4 large egg whites; 2 cups fat-free milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 slices firm white bread, cubed; 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + standing

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Mary Stoddard of Fountain Inn, South Carolina sent in the recipe for this healthy breakfast casserole that's perfect for a yummy breakfast or brunch. Since it's prepared ahead, it's convenient for serving on special occasions when you're hosting overnight guests.

Ingredients

12 ounces reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
4 large egg whites
2 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices firm white bread, cubed
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain and cool.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the bread cubes, cheese and sausage mixture. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 211 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.

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