Braswell Family Farms: Christmas Morning Casserole
Featured in WTFCF Season 5, Episode 10-11: Egg-XactlyThe addition of the Everything Bagel makes this breakfast casserole pop!
Equipment
- large skillet
- 9x13 Casserole Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound hot sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
- ½ cup fresh asparagus, cut into ½ inch pieces
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon butter or cooking spray
- 2 whole wheat Everything Bagels, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 whole eggs
- 6 egg whites
- 2 cups 2% milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and set aside. To sausage, add cut asparagus, diced onion, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Place bagel pieces into the bottom of the dish. Top with sausage, asparagus and onion mixture. Then sprinkle with 1½ cups cheese.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 6 whole eggs, 6 egg whites, 2 cups milk, salt and pepper to taste. Pour over layers. Bake immediately or refrigerate, covered, overnight. Note: If refrigerated, remove casserole while oven preheats.
- Bake, covered, 30 minutes, then uncovered, 15 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
Enjoy!
About the Author
Braswell Family Farms owns and operates one of the largest conventional and organic feed mills on the east coast. Our specially formulated feed delivers high nutrient content and is customized to nourish our own birds and to meet the feed needs of our customers.