Cheesy Broccoli-Egg Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Name: Cheesy Broccoli-Egg Breakfast Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 - 1 lb turkey sausage (casings removed or use pork sausage); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (to taste) (optional); 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (cooked and well drained); 2 cups shredded 3-cheese gourmet cheddar blend cheese, divided; 8 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream or 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon black pepper; salt (I use about 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, but white salt will do fine); 1 pinch cayenne (optional or to taste); 1 -2 firm plum tomato, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3/4 - 1 lb turkey sausage (casings removed or use pork sausage)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (to taste) (optional)
3 cups fresh broccoli florets (cooked and well drained)
2 cups shredded 3-cheese gourmet cheddar blend cheese, divided
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or 1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt (I use about 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, but white salt will do fine)
1 pinch cayenne (optional or to taste)
1 -2 firm plum tomato, thinly sliced

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
3
In a skillet cook the turkey sausage or pork sausage meat with onion and garlic (if using) until the meat is no longer pink; drain fat and transfer to a large bowl.
4
Toss together the sausage with cooked broccoli and about 1/2 cup three-cheese blend; spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5
In a bowl whisk eggs, add in 1/2 cup shredded three-cheese blend, ricotta, half and half cream, salt, pepper and cayenne (if using) pour over the broccoli mixture in the baking dish.
6
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup cheddar (or to taste) cheese, then arrange the tomato slices on top.
7
Bake covered for 30 minutes; uncover and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes more.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 - 1 lb turkey sausage (casings removed or use pork sausage), 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (to taste) (optional), 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (cooked and well drained), and more.

Yes, Cheesy Broccoli-Egg Breakfast Casserole falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Broccoli-Egg Breakfast Casserole

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