Breakfast Casserole
1 lb venison sausage (substitute Bocca Soy Crumbles or Pork Sausage if you prefer)
1 ½ cups fat-free cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups egg substitute (or 6 eggs well beaten)
1 cup fat-free milk
10 slices reduced calorie bread, cubed
Lightly spray 9×13 in baking dish with cooking spray. Cut or tear bread slices into even sized cubes, layer into baking dish. Brown sausage, layer on top of bread. Mix egg substitute and milk in small bowl, pour over sausage layer. Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge to set overnight.
The next morning, bake in a 350° oven for 45 minutes until cheese is lightly browned. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes and serve.
This recipe was shared with us in a family cookbook before we were married. It’s a delicious recipe that I try to make every once in a while. Now that I’m trying to eat healthier and lose weight I’ll probably beef up the dish with sautéed vegetables including onion, green pepper, mushrooms, and chopped broccoli pieces. Approximately ½ cup of each vegetable should be enough to make the dish more filling without piling on the calories.
Either way you decide, I hope you’ll try this recipe and customize it to fit your family’s taste. With little prep time the night before and almost zero on the day of, it’s the perfect accompaniment for busy cooks on Christmas morning. Serve with fresh fruit and steaming mugs of fresh brewed coffee. Enjoy!
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