Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole | Southern Living

breakfast sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers fat content without sacrificing taste.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while whole milk is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while margarine is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the sausage and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, mustard powder, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.

Grease a baking dish with butter.

Layer the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.

Spread the cooked sausage over the bread.

Add diced onion and bell pepper on top of the sausage.

Pour the egg mixture over the layers in the baking dish, ensuring even coverage.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and the eggs are set.

Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

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