Best Mexican Spinach And Sausage Casserole Recipes

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CRESCENT CASSEROLE



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Looking for something easy and impressive to serve at your next brunch? This Italian spin on a traditional strata, packed with sausage, spinach and Parmesan cheese, will certainly fit the bill.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach
6 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Bake crescent rolls as directed on cans. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Add half of the spinach; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Repeat with remaining half of spinach.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cut or tear each cooled crescent roll into 3 pieces, and place in baking dish. Arrange sausage mixture over crescent pieces in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, whipping cream, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the salt and pepper. Pour over crescent pieces and sausage mixture in dish; carefully stir to distribute mixture and coat with egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SAUSAGE SPINACH BAKE



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A friend gave me the recipe for this delicious dish, which uses a packaged stuffing mix. A salad and bread of your choice is all you'll need for a filling lunch or dinner. It's so versatile, you can even serve it at brunch. -Kathleen Grant, Swan Lake, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (6 ounces) savory herb-flavored stuffing mix
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet. Add onions; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., In a large bowl, combine the stuffing, sausage mixture and spinach. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. In a small bowl, combine cream and eggs; pour over sausage mixture., Bake at 400° until a thermometer reads 160°, 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; bake until bubbly, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SPINACH, SAUSAGE, AND EGG CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe I created after my boyfriend described an egg casserole I couldn't find a recipe for. He took this with him on a hunting trip and everyone loved it.

Provided by Lauren

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Meat and Seafood     Sausage

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound breakfast sausage
11 large eggs
¾ cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Stir sausage, Cheddar cheese, spinach, and oregano into egg mixture; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center of the casserole comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Cholesterol 216.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 408.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SAUSAGE & SPINACH CRESCENT BAKE



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A classic Florentine casserole has spinach and cheese. I make a yummy version with mozzarella, mushrooms and sausage. It's gone in the blink of an eye at our house. -Noelle Carle, Bristow, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Drain., Add spinach, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese and cream to sausage mixture; cook and stir until blended. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Unroll crescent dough into 1 long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Place over sausage mixture. Bake, covered, 10 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and filling is bubbly, 12-15 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 29g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

WHITE BEAN, SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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White beans, Italian sausage, spinach and tomatoes make a flavorful and surprisingly sophisticated casserole. Casseroles might have a humble reputation, but this one is special enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
3/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Add onion, garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes; continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables have softened slightly. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add half of the spinach to sausage mixture; cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add remaining half of the spinach; continue to cook and stir about 1 minute or until wilted. Add tomatoes and beans; cook about 1 minute, stirring and scraping bottom of pan, until combined. Remove from heat; transfer to baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly around edges and brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

MEXICAN SPINACH CASSEROLE



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Provided by Caveman Keto

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Lbs Ground Pork
2 Cans Rotel, drained
8 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Medium Onion (375g)
1 Green Pepper (220g)
10 Tbsp Sour Cream
16 Oz Cream Cheese
4 tsp Taco Seasoning
To Taste Sliced Jalepenos
20 oz Spinach, drained

Steps:

  • Dice the peppers and onions, cook in some oil until translucent
  • (Optional) Chop up some jalapenos and add to the peppers and onions
  • Transfer peppers and onions into a large prep bowl
  • Add the spinach to the pan and cook until thawed (optionally, microwave and drain), try to remove as much moisture as possible from the spinach
  • Move the spinach to the prep bowl
  • Add ground pork to the pan, cook until browned
  • Add taco seasoning and mix
  • Transfer to the prep bowl
  • Drain the Rotel and add to the prep bowl
  • Add sour cream, mozzarella and cream cheese to prep bowl, mix
  • Transfer to either one large baking dish or an 8" square and a 9x13
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 350

Nutrition Facts : Serving size 1 Calories

MEXICAN TORTILLA CASSEROLE



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This Mexican Tortilla Casserole is an easy-to-prepare, vegetarian meal that's perfect for weeknight meals or a dinner party. You can easily add meat for a heartier dish!

Provided by Jennifer Farley

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, (chopped)
1 medium garlic clove, (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1½ teaspoons chili powder
1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted diced tomatoes, (drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved)
¼ cup tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans black or pinto beans (or a mix), (drained)
1½ cups frozen corn
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach ((baby or regular will work))
salt and ground black pepper
8 corn tortillas
2 cups monterey jack or cheddar cheese ( (I used both))
Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh jalapeño, sour cream, salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8x11 or 9x9 inch baking dish (or a similar sized pan) with cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat and add the onion, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Stir for a few minutes until the onions are soft and the spices are fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, reserved tomato juice, tomato paste, beans, corn and spinach. Stir and cook for another minute or two until the spinach has wilted and the corn has thawed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place two corn tortillas in the bottom of the prepared pan and top with 1/4 of the bean mixture, spreading the mixture evenly. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Repeat until all of the ingredients have been used up, finishing with the cheese.
  • Bake until the tortilla casserole has cooked through, approximately 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
  • Serve with garnishes, if desired (I highly recommend them!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEXICAN-STYLE CHEESE AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



Mexican-Style Cheese and Sausage Casserole image

Provided by Sharon Michael

Categories     Cheese     Pepper     Bake     Casserole/Gratin     Cheddar     Sausage     Summer     Bon Appétit     Michigan

Yield 4 Main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
12 6-inch-diameter flour or corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté sausage in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until brown, breaking up clumps with back of spoon, about 7 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish or other ovenproof pan. Mix chopped green chilies, 3 tablespoons cilantro and hot sauce into sausage. Sprinkle cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, then remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro over sausage mixture. Bake casserole 10 minutes.
  • Wrap tortillas tightly in foil. Place in oven to heat through alongside sausage casserole. Continue to bake casserole until cheeses bubble and sausage mixture is heated through, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve sausage and cheese mixture with warm tortillas.

VEGETARIAN SPINACH, CHEESE AND " SAUSAGE" CASSEROLE



Vegetarian Spinach, Cheese and

This casserole is a simple, easy to prepare, one-dish, meatless meal. Great for brunches. Be sure to drain the spinach really well. For non veggies, you can easily substitute ground breakfast sausage or crumbled bacon if you prefer.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and very well drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (cheddar or pepper jack are good substitutes as well)
1/2 cup ground soy sausage, lightly browned (I like LiteLife Gimme Lean brand)
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
4 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Thoroughly mix all ingredients.
  • Pour mixture into a greased 9 inch pie plate (I have also used a square casserole dish as well).
  • Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes or until center is set.
  • Once out of the oven, I usually let it sit for 5 or 10 minutes.
  • To serve, either cut into wedges, or squares, depending on what type of dish you used.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 146.3, Sodium 452.8, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 19.3

SPINACH, SAUSAGE AND CHEESE BAKE



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If you love the rich flavors of cheese and sausage, this recipe is for you. This is a wonderful quick dinner idea. Perfect for families on the run and a wonderful party dish. Even people who hate Spinach love this awesome dish!!!

Provided by HACKERHEINLEIN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound Italian sausage
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups cottage cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Brown sausage in skillet over medium high heat. Drain fat from skillet and stir in tomato sauce. Set mixture aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg. Mix well and spread mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon sausage mixture over spinach mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.1 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 1159.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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