SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Sausage and Broccoli Bake image

I make this easy meat and veggie bake often because it provides plenty of delicious leftovers for later. My fiance and I love broccoli, so this hearty recipe pleases us both. it would go over big as a featured entree for a brunch buffet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 cups seasoned salad croutons
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups whole milk
1 can (2.8 ounces) french-fried onions

Steps:

Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the broccoli, croutons and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, soup and milk. Pour over sausage mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with French-fried onions. Bake for 3-5 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 1152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.