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Turkey Sausage and Spinach Breakfast Casserole

Published December 15, 2020
2 minute read
Turkey Sausage and Spinach Breakfast Casserole
Published December 15, 2020
2 minute read
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With just 20 minutes of prep the night before, you’ll have a delicious, savory breakfast ready to bake in the morning. With lean turkey sausage, spinach and nutty Gruyere cheese, it’s a treat that’s worth a little forethought. We lighten the casserole by using low-fat milk instead of cream and sub egg whites for half of the eggs, but with this much flavor, you’ll never miss the saturated fat. You can substitute chopped, plant-based breakfast sausage for the turkey sausage if you’re vegetarian.

Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Turkey Sausage and Spinach Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (155g) cubed whole-wheat bread
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces (227g) bulk Italian turkey sausage
  • 1/2 medium (85g) yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups (113g) baby spinach
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups (354ml) 2% milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup (42g) grated Gruyere cheese

Directions

Spray an 8-inch (20cm) square baking dish with cooking spray. Put the bread cubes in the dish in an even layer and set aside.

Heat the oil in a large non-stick saute pan over medium heat. Add the sausage and onions and cook, stirring frequently and breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the meat is cooked through, 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 1 minute. Spread evenly over the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.

Whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour over the mixture in the baking dish. Sprinkle with the cheese. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Uncover the baking dish and bake until a knife inserted in the center of the casserole comes out without a liquid egg on it, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cut into 6 squares and serve immediately.

Serves: 6 | Serving Size: 1/6 recipe

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 254; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 125mg; Sodium: 651mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 19g

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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