Cheesy Veggie Sausage Casserole Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Servings:
8
Recipe by: Morningstar Farms®
This recipe has been tested and endorsed by Kellogg and Morningstar Farms.
Description
This simple casserole is the perfect conclusion to any weekend recreation. It's a scrumptious, creamy, egg-and-spinach mélange that makes the most of pantry staples.
INGREDIENTS
| 8 eggs, lightly beaten* |
| 1 cup cottage cheese |
| 1/4 cup milk |
| 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves |
| 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon pepper |
| 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained |
| 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella cheese |
| 6 MorningStar Farms® Veggie Sausage Patties |
| 1/2 cup sliced green onions |
| 8 cherry tomatoes (optional) |
| 8 fresh parsley springs (optional) |
DIRECTIONS
1. In large bowl beat together eggs, cottage cheese, milk, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
2. Squeeze excess moisture out of spinach. Stir spinach, Cheddar cheese, patties and onions into egg mixture. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325ºF for 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
3. Cut into squares to serve. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley, if desired.
Helpful Hints
Be sure to thoroughly drain the spinach before adding it to the casserole. Place the thawed spinach in a colander and press on it with the back of a spoon to remove all excess moisture.
*Note:
For a lower-fat version, replace the 8 eggs with 2 cups of refrigerated egg substitute.
COMMENTS (4)
glenda (02/03/2010 09:25:51 PM)
i haven't tried it yet but i know it is going to be wonderful and it is full of filling foods--thank you ---
leg2010 (12/06/2009 12:32:34 PM)
I say Thanks to comment made 9/14/2009 - "A Nice Time-Saver" - I made it and froze it - it made for a great dish mornings of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and thanks again for the tip of using fresh spinach (it worked for me). I so love Morning Star Farms products. Thanks!
Jean (10/03/2009 05:51:24 PM)
Sounds good but only two in our family and 8 servings is way too much!!!
A Nice Time-Saver (09/14/2009 11:22:28 AM)
I made this for breakfast yesterday morning before church ... very yummy. I individually-wrapped and froze the rest, which is very helpful for busy mornings, when you are short of time to actually COOK breakfast ... just unwrap, pop it in the microwave, and you're on your way. Another helpful hint: using fresh spinach, instead of frozen, will eliminate the "excess moisture" concern. Just throw it in the chopper ... no worries.
