Overnight Breakfast Casserole

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing flavor.

cooked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: bacon

Turkey sausage is leaner, while bacon adds a smoky flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can reduce richness.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients, while frozen spinach is budget-friendly.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook the potato dices in salted boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool.

Remove casings from sausage, unless you are making your own mix. Heat a large skillet to medium-high and cook the sausage until browned. Break it up in the process. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon, leaving 1 tablespoon of grease.

Cook the onion and red pepper in the sausage grease for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a couple more minutes. Fill into a large baking dish (9x13 inches) together with sausage and potato dices.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and black pepper. Add 1.5 cups of the shredded cheese and stir to combine everything. Pour into the baking dish.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 10-15 more minutes.

Let the breakfast casserole rest for a few minutes. Add sliced green onion and serve hot.

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