Best Phyllo Egg Breakfast Torta Recipes

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PHYLLO EGG BREAKFAST TORTA



Phyllo Egg Breakfast Torta image

A lovely layered egg casserole features flaky phyllo, hearty sausage and colorful vegetables.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bulk ground Italian pork sausage
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon pepper
30 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove sausage to medium bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon liquid in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet; add to sausage in bowl.
  • In another medium bowl, beat eggs and pepper with wire whisk. Add to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs are set.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll phyllo sheets; cover with plastic wrap and damp paper towel. Place 1 phyllo sheet in baking dish; brush with melted butter. Repeat 9 times.
  • Spread half of sausage mixture over phyllo. Layer and brush with butter 10 more phyllo sheets. Sprinkle evenly with cooked eggs, Swiss cheese, spinach and basil. Layer and brush with butter 5 more phyllo sheets.
  • Top with remaining sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer and brush with butter remaining 5 phyllo sheets.
  • Cover tightly; refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is golden brown. If desired, garnish with additional chopped fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

PHYLLO EGG BREAKFAST TORTA



Phyllo Egg Breakfast Torta image

A lovely layered egg casserole features flaky phyllo, hearty sausage and colorful vegetables. Servings # 8

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bulk ground Italian pork sausage
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon pepper
30 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove sausage to medium bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon liquid in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet; add to sausage in bowl.
  • In another medium bowl, beat eggs and pepper with wire whisk. Add to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs are set.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll phyllo sheets; cover with plastic wrap and damp paper towel. Place 1 phyllo sheet in baking dish; brush with melted butter. Repeat 9 times.
  • Spread half of sausage mixture over phyllo. Layer and brush with butter 10 more phyllo sheets. Sprinkle evenly with cooked eggs, Swiss cheese, spinach and basil. Layer and brush with butter 5 more phyllo sheets.
  • Top with remaining sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer and brush with butter remaining 5 phyllo sheets.
  • Cover tightly; refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is golden brown. If desired, garnish with additional chopped fresh basil before serving.

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