Breakfast Casserole with Spinach and Sausage
Breakfast casseroles are perfect to serve if you’re having family stay with you over the holidays. This one is packed with turkey sausage, spinach, two kinds of cheese, and sundried tomatoes. It’s a delicious and satisfying breakfast packed with protein. For more healthy breakfast casserole recipes, try this Sausage,Cheese, and Veggie Breakfast Casserole and Bacon-Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Gruyere.
Why This Breakfast Casserole Recipe Works
Versatile: It’s easy to switch out ingredients to suit your tastes. Make Ahead: Make this breakfast casserole a day in advance, cover it with foil, and refrigerate it. The next morning, pop it in the oven, and you’ll have breakfast in no time! High Protein: One serving has 22 grams of protein, making it very filling.
What is the difference between a frittata and a breakfast casserole?
Frittatas are cooked on the stove in a cast-iron skillet and then finished in the oven. Breakfast casseroles are baked in the oven in a large baking dish.
Breakfast Casserole Ingredients
Sausage: Buy turkey breakfast sausage, like Jennie-O. Spinach adds color and vitamins and minerals, like vitamin C, calcium, and iron. Eggs: You’ll need a dozen large eggs. Milk: Whole or reduced-fat milk will work. Cheese: Shredded part-skim mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese Salt and Pepper season the egg casserole. Sundried Tomatoes: Drain and finely chop a quarter cup of sundried tomatoes in oil.
How to Make Breakfast Casserole
Variations
Meat: Swap sausage with bacon. Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole: Omit the sausage and add another vegetable. Leafy Greens: Substitute Swiss chard or kale for the spinach. Vegetables: Add other veggies, like bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions. Cheese: Replace parmesan with Pecorino Romano and mozzarella with Swiss. Seasoning: Add onion or garlic powder or dried herbs, like oregano or rosemary, to the eggs.
What to Serve with Breakfast Casserole
If you’re serving this easy breakfast casserole to family over the holidays, here are some ideas to round out the meal:
Fresh mixed berries Sheet Pan Pancakes Baked Oatmeal Cranberry Banana Bread Cheddar Biscuits Arugula salad if serving for brunch
How many days is a breakfast casserole good for?
Refrigerate: This sausage breakfast casserole is good for 4 days in the refrigerator and can be microwaved until warm. Freezer: Freeze leftover squares in a big zip-locked bag or freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Whenever you need a quick breakfast, pull one out and microwave or bake at 350°F until heated through. You can also thaw it the night before to reduce the reheating time.
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