Hearty Egg Casserole Recipe

Hearty Egg Casserole Recipe
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100% would make again

Here in the middle of cattle country, our days always seem to be busy. This dish is true to its name—it's filling and keeps us going all morning. We also like to serve it to guests to give them a taste of true country cooking.

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  • 12 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 12 eggs
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup cheese, spinach and mushrooms. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
  • In a bowl, beat eggs. Add cream and nutmeg; mix well. Pour over sausage mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 353 calories, 31 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 297 mg cholesterol, 389 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Hearty Egg Casserole published in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook , p16

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Hearty Egg Casserole Recipe

Hearty Egg Casserole

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Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by sthrshr

Can this be frozen?

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2009 by abfab2268

ONE OF THE BEST DISHES I HAVE EVER MADE!!!! ALSO, IT REALLY DOES LOOK LIKE THE IMAGE WHEN UR DONE. I MAKE THIS FOR OUR WOMENS GOLF TOURNAMENTS EVERY YEAR AND EACH YEAR I AM ASKED IF I AM GOING TO MAKE THAT WONDERFUL SPINACH DISH AGAIN.... LUV IT!!!!

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