2002 Sausage Egg Squares

By boandozzy

One piece equals 202 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 688 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Sausage Egg Squares in Light & Tasty October/November 2001, p7

Ingredients

• 1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cups (16 ounces) 1% cottage cheese
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1-1/2 cups egg substitute
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.