Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole bakes up rich and comforting, with savory pork sausage, tender mushrooms, and a gentle green chile warmth folded into a fluffy egg and cottage cheese base. Monterey Jack melts throughout for a creamy, gooey finish that’s perfect for holiday mornings or weekend brunch when you’re feeding a crowd.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until it is evenly browned. Drain and set aside. Melt the butter in the skillet, then cook and stir the green onions and mushrooms until tender.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cottage cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and chiles. Stir in the sausage, green onions, and mushrooms. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 4
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend in the melted butter. Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- 5
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 410.92 kcal High 21%
- Protein 26.63 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 16.53 g 6%
- Total Fat 26.33 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 12.93 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 253.75 mg High 85%
- Sodium 680.87 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 336.64 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 223.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 69.78 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 1.1 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 410.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Butter, Diced Green Chiles, Eggs. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 410.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole healthy?
- Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 410.92 calories and 26.63 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 680.87 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.93 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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