MOZZARELLA & SPINACH BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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Sun-dried tomatoes and sausage add lots of texture and flavor to this gooey casserole. We've even enjoyed it reheated after a night game at our local college. It's always a winner in my book. -Nancy Murphy, Mount Dora, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes with herbs, drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Mix hash browns and cheddar cheese. Layer an 11x7-in. baking dish with half of each of the following: hash brown mixture, sausage, spinach and tomatoes. Repeat layers; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour evenly over top., Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving., Make-Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked casserole, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.