Corn Bread Breakfast Casserole
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SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 tube (11-1/2 ounces) refrigerated corn bread twists*
- 1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Dash salt, optional
- 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
Directions:
Unroll and separate corn bread dough along perforations into 16 pieces. Using 10 or 11 pieces, line the bottom and sides of an ungreased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Flatten and press dough pieces together to seal perforations. Bake at 375° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, crumble sausage into skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain well and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the eggs, cream, pepper and salt if desired. In the same skillet, cook and stir eggs over medium heat until completely set. In a bowl, combine the sausage , scrambled eggs, cheese and chilies. Spoon into prebaked crust. Top with remaining dough. Flatten and press together to cover top; seal edges. Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until top is deep golden brown. Serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings. *Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Pillsbury refrigerated corn bread twists.