SCRAMBLED EGG SPINACH CASSEROLE

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Here's a fantastic make-ahead casserole that's ideal for company. Nutmeg is a wonderful complement to the sausage, spinach and mild feta.-Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
12 eggs
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
TOPPING:
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; cool completely., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and remaining salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and cream. Stir in the spinach, feta and cooled white sauce. Pour over sausage mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. For topping, toss bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Top with Parmesan cheese and paprika., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 360mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.