EGGS FLORENTINE CASSEROLE

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For our Christmas brunch, I make this variation on a classic eggs Florentine recipe, adding sausage and spinach to make a snappy casserole. Sometimes I mix in fresh peppers or green chiles, so play with it. -Karen Weekley, Washington, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
12 large eggs
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In same skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in spinach. Spoon vegetable mixture over sausage., In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended; pour egg mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with cheeses and paprika. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.