Sausage-Broccoli Ricotta Casserole Recipe

Name: Sausage-Broccoli Ricotta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb pork sausage, casings removed (or use Italian sausages, can use more); 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed; 1 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese (can use a little more); 8 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup half-and-half cream (or milk); 1 pinch cayenne; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced; shredded cheese, for topping

Servings: persons

3/4 lb pork sausage, casings removed (or use Italian sausages, can use more)
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 1/2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese (can use a little more)
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup half-and-half cream (or milk)
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 - 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
shredded cheese, for topping

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Butter an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
3
in a skillet cook the sausage meat with onions and garlic until the meat is browned; drain fat and place in a large bowl to cool slightly.
4
To the bowl add in frozen thawed broccoli and 1 cup cheddar cheese; pour the mixture into prepared baking dish.
5
in a bowl whisk eggs with 1/2 cup cheese, ricotta cheese, half and half cream, cayenne, seasoned salt and black pepper; pour over the broccoli in the baking dish.
6
Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese (any amount desired) then arrange tomato slices on top.
7
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8
uncover and continue baking for 10-15 minutes more.
9
Let satnd for 10 minutes before serving.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 lb pork sausage, casings removed (or use Italian sausages, can use more), 1 small onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste), 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed, and more.

Yes, Sausage-Broccoli Ricotta Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Sausage-Broccoli Ricotta Casserole

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