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Chicken Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr

Chicken Sausage Breakfast Casserole

 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
 ½ small white onion, chopped
 ½ oz (10-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, chopped
 14 oz frozen chicken & maple breakfast sausage links, thawed and chopped
 4 slices light style 100% whole wheat light bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
 1 ½ cups cups shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
 6 large eggs
 2 large egg whites
 1 ½ cups nonfat milk
 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
 Hot sauce for serving (optional)
1

Preheat oven to 350°; spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; spray liberally with cooking spray. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4 minutes or until moisture is released. Add sausage; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned. Spread sausage mixture in prepared dish; sprinkle with bread and cheese. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites and milk; pour over bread.

3

Bake casserole 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches
160°; let stand 8 minutes. Cut casserole into 16 pieces; serve topped with avocado along with hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

2 Pieces

Amount per serving
Calories306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g24%

Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 189mg63%
Sodium 555mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.