SAUSAGE BROCCOLI EGG CASSEROLE

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This is great for a light dinner or a weekend brunch! You can use the small breakfast pork sausages in place of the Italian sausages if you are making this for brunch, also a 10-ounce package frozen broccoli cuts, thawed may be subbed for the fresh broccoli.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
3 green onions, chopped (or use a small yellow onion)
2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cooked and drained
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup milk
seasoning salt (or use white salt)
black pepper
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 firm plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Butter an 11 x 7-inch baking dish or a medium-size oval casserole dish.
  • In a skillet cook the sausage meat with onions over medium-high heat, stirring until the sausage is browned; drain fat and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add in cooked broccoli and 3/4 cup shredded cheese; toss to combine, transfer and spread into bottom of prepared baking dish.
  • In another bowl combine the eggs with 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cayenne, ricotta cheese and milk, then season with salt and pepper; pour over the broccoli/sausage mixture.
  • Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (or you can use cheddar in place of the Parmesan) then arrange the tomato slices over the top.
  • Bake covered for about 30 minutes; remove from oven and uncover.
  • Bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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