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Savor this breakfast casserole with turkey sausage, spinach, and cheeses. Let it rest overnight for flavors that meld beautifully.
Indulge in the warm embrace of this breakfast casserole, where savory turkey sausage meets the gentle sharpness of cheddar and parmesan. As you chop and sauté, a comforting aroma fills the kitchen, reminiscent of cozy weekends and the leisurely mornings we all cherish. The subtle zing of scallions infuses the sausage, creating a fragrant base that lays the groundwork for a unified dish.
Once you've mixed the eggs, milk, and seasonings, fold in the spinach. It's the unexpected hero, adding both color and a hint of earthiness. For a cleaner presentation and to ensure even baking, let the assembled dish rest in the fridge overnight—this pause melds flavors beautifully.
When it finally emerges from the oven, the casserole sports a golden crown. The edges offer a gentle crunch, thanks to the whole-wheat baguette, while the interior remains tender and rich from the eggs and cheeses. It’s a perfect dish to share with loved ones, inviting warmth and simplicity with every bite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spicy or sweet turkey sausage links casings removed, and meat crumbled
- 2 scallions sliced
- 6 large eggs
- 6 large egg whites
- 1 3/4 cups 1% milk
- kosher salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained of excess liquid
- 3/4 cup cheddar shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 1/2 whole-wheat baguette cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Directions
- Coat a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the turkey and the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring to break up any large chunks, until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet away from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the egg whites, the milk, the salt, and the pepper until combined.
- Add the cooked turkey, the spinach, the cheddar cheese, the parmesan cheese, and the bread to the egg mixture and toss to ensure all the ingredients are coated.
- Evenly spread the egg mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake, uncovered, until set and lightly brown on top, about 30 minutes.
- Serve.
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