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Brunch: 1 Amazing Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole Guide Brunch
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A comprehensive guide to making a delicious and easy breakfast casserole, perfect for brunch. This recipe features sausage, spinach, and cheese baked on buttery bread, offering a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound breakfast sausage, mild or spicy, removed from casings
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 8 slices of bread, crusts removed (Texas toast recommended)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
  3. Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened (5-7 minutes), stirring frequently.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  6. Add the cooled sausage and vegetable mixture to the soup mixture; stir gently to combine.
  7. Dip each bread slice in melted butter, coating both sides lightly.
  8. Arrange half the buttered bread in the baking dish, slightly overlapping.
  9. Spread half the sausage mixture over the bread.
  10. Sprinkle with half the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  11. Top with half the spinach.
  12. Repeat layers with remaining bread, sausage mixture, cheeses, and spinach.
  13. Whisk eggs lightly and pour evenly over the top layer.
  14. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and eggs are set. Check at 40 minutes.
  15. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Squeezing excess water from the spinach is crucial to prevent a soggy casserole.
  • Texas toast adds richness, but any bread works.
  • Don’t overmix the sausage and soup mixture to avoid breaking down the sausage.
  • Allowing the casserole to rest helps it set properly and makes it easier to serve.

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