Butternut-Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (907g) butternut squash cubes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, vertically sliced
• 8 ounces (227g) lean turkey breakfast sausage
• 5 ounces (142g) fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup (237ml) 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1/2 cup (57g) grated aged Gruyere
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (28g) shredded Parmesan

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190ºC). Lightly coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Place butternut squash in a large microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap and pierce once to vent. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Uncover bowl.

Meanwhile, heat a large (12–14-inch) non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan and swirl to coat. Add onion; saute until onion begins to brown, about 6 minutes. Crumble sausage into the pan; cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Add squash to pan; saute until squash is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Gradually add spinach, stirring until spinach wilts. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, Gruyere, salt, pepper and eggs. Drizzle egg mixture over squash mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan. Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Broil 2 minutes to brown the top, if desired. Cut the casserole into 8 equal pieces.

Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 1 piece

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 241; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 39mg; Sodium: 457mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein 18g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 180mg; Iron: 14%; Vitamin A: 83%; Vitamin C: 16%; Calcium: 23%