CORNBREAD BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tube (11-1/2 ounces) refrigerated cornbread or plain twists
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt, optional
1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies

Steps:

Unroll and separate cornbread dough along perforations into 16 pieces. Using 10 or 11 pieces, line the bottom and sides of an ungreased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Flatten and press dough pieces together to seal perforations. Bake at 375° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, crumble sausage into skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain well and set aside., In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, pepper and salt if desired. In the same skillet, cook and stir eggs over medium heat until completely set., In a bowl, combine the sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese and chilies. Spoon into prebaked crust. Top with remaining dough. Flatten and press together to cover top; seal edges., Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until top is deep golden brown. Serve immediately.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 calories, Fat 52g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 372mg cholesterol, Sodium 1881mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 32g protein.