Best Sausage Spinach Cheese Crescent Braid Low Fat Recipes

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SAUSAGE BRUNCH BRAID



Sausage Brunch Braid image

I needed something stunning for a party, and this crescent braid did the trick. It's an edible centerpiece for a breakfast or appetizer buffet. -Amelia Meaux, Crowley, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook the first 5 ingredients over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add cream cheese, green onion and parsley; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted., Unroll crescent dough onto a greased baking sheet. Roll into a 12x10-in. rectangle, pressing perforations to seal. Spoon sausage mixture lengthwise down center third of rectangle. On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips 3 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends. Brush with egg., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH CRESCENT CASSEROLE



Italian Sausage and Spinach Crescent Casserole image

Looking for something easy and impressive to serve at your next brunch? This Italian spin on a traditional strata, packed with sausage, spinach and Parmesan cheese, will certainly fit the bill.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bag (5 oz) baby spinach
6 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Bake crescent rolls as directed on cans. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened. Add half of the spinach; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach has wilted. Repeat with remaining half of spinach.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cut or tear each cooled crescent roll into 3 pieces, and place in baking dish. Arrange sausage mixture over crescent pieces in baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, whipping cream, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the salt and pepper. Pour over crescent pieces and sausage mixture in dish; carefully stir to distribute mixture and coat with egg mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SPINACH CHEESE KUGEL (LOW FAT)



Spinach Cheese Kugel (Low Fat) image

Passover is usually holiday where we tend to eat nonstop. At least with this kugel I don't feel so guilty.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 cup white cheese (1/2% fat) or 1 cup yogurt
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
4 eggs or 6 egg whites, beaten
1 cup matzo meal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Defrost spinach.
  • Add white cheese or yogurt and stir.
  • Add the rest, reserving 1/2 cup matzo meal.
  • Spread in greased 9" x 13" pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining matzo meal.
  • Cover and bake 35 minutes at 375F degrees.
  • Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 110.3, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15.1

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