The CASSEROLE I make for breakfast or dinner | EASY Casserole Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork sausage can be more affordable.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is lower in calories, while the water + cornstarch mix is budget-friendly.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Cook 1 lb of breakfast sausage in a preheated pan, breaking it apart until browned.

Turn off the heat and set the cooked sausage aside to cool.

In a bowl, add 8 large eggs and mix well.

Add 1 cup of table cream (or heavy cream) to the eggs and mix.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion, and 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoned salt to the egg mixture and mix well.

Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and the drained can of mild green chilies and Rotel to the mixture, then combine everything well.

Butter an oval baking dish with 1.5 tablespoons of softened butter.

Add the cooled breakfast sausage to the egg mixture and mix until combined.

Pour the mixture into the buttered baking dish.

Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes until set in the center.

Let the casserole set for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting for uniform pieces.

Garnish with hot sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapenos, and parsley before serving.

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