Breakfast Casserole

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + standing

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
Mary Stoddard of Fountain Inn, South Carolina sent in the recipe for this healthy breakfast casserole that's perfect for a yummy breakfast or brunch. Since it's prepared ahead, it's convenient for serving on special occasions when you're hosting overnight guests.
Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces reduced-fat bulk pork sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 cups fat-free milk
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 slices firm white bread, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a nonstick skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the bread cubes, cheese and sausage mixture. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 211 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat.