Breakfast Sausage, Apple and Cheese Casserole

By nancyjcanzi

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb [375 g] breakfast sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
• 1 tbsp [15 mL] Crisco® Vegetable or Canola Oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 apple, cored and finely chopped or grated
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup [250 mL] Carnation® Regular, 2% or Fat Free Evaporated Milk
• 1 cup [250 mL] grated Swiss cheese
• 1 cup [250 mL] grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup [75 mL] breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp [30 mL] chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp [30 mL] dried sage
• 3/4 tsp [4 mL] salt
• 1/4 tsp [1 mL] pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

35 to 40 minutesPreparation
In a skillet, cook sausage pieces over medium heat until cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Pour off excess fat. Add oil, onion and apples to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes

In a large bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add evaporated milk, Swiss and Cheddar cheeses, breadcrumbs, parsley, sage, salt, pepper, cooked sausage pieces and onion apple mixture. Stir to combine. Pour mixture into a greased 8-inch or 9-inch (2 L) square baking dish.

Bake in a preheated 350ºF (180ºC) oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

TIPS:
• For sausages, use a family favourite such as plain, honey garlic, English banger etc.
• Make Ahead - casserole can be assembled, covered and refrigerated overnight. Add an extra 5 to 8 minutes to baking time.


Makes 6 to 8 servings