Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Name: Cheesy Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Baking Powder; 1 tbsp Butter; 8 oz Diced Green Chiles; 10 whole Eggs; 4 whole Green Onion; 0.75 lb Ground Pork Sausage; 16 oz Low-Fat Cottage Cheese; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 lb Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 0.5 lb Sliced Mushrooms

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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

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.