MAKEOVER BRIE AND SAUSAGE BRUNCH BAKE

Makeover Brie and Sausage Brunch Bake image

The aroma of this lower-fat egg bake with all the flavor of the original will have mouths watering! -Becky Hicks, Forest Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 cups cubed day-old sourdough bread
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 cups egg substitute
2 cups 2% milk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion, fennel, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, cayenne and nutmeg over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Place bread cubes in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with turkey mixture, red peppers, Brie and Parmesan cheeses and basil. In a large bowl, whisk the egg substitute, milk, mustard and remaining pepper; pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 545mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges