Makeover Hearty Egg Casserole

Here’s a down-home breakfast bake that’s true to its name. Packed with sausage, veggies, eggs and cheese, this dish will get you going and keep you feeling satisfied. 

• 12 Servings
• Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

20 35 55

Ingredients

• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 6 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups egg substitute
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in spinach and 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg substitute, cream, milk and nutmeg. Pour over sausage mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

Lighter version: Hearty Egg Casserole

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 

195 calories, 

14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 

137 mg cholesterol, 

332 mg sodium, 

5 g carbohydrate, 

1 g fiber, 

13 g protein.