cheddar cheese

09
Oct
2011

Breakfast Casserole

Servings: 
12
Description: 

Very yummy casserole from Taste of Home Magazine. You most defineitely can reduce the fat and calories of this dish by using sensible bread cheese and sasuage.

Ingredients: 

12 oz. reduced fat bulk pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean or turkey sausage)
1 medium onion chopped
2 eggs (or egg substitue equivalent)
4 egg whites
1 1/2 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 slices of firm white bread
2 c. shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Directions: 

In a nonstick skillet cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain and cool. In a large bowl beat the eggs egg whites milk mustard salt and pepper. Stir in the bread cubes cheese and sausage mixture. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake uncovered at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Makes 12 3x3 square servings.

03
Oct
2011

Crustless Low-Carb Spinach Quiche

Servings: 
8
Description: 

This is a great low-carb recipe and can be eaten hot or cold. Reheats easily for a quick on the go breakfast or can be served as a cold appetizer. Simple and delicious!

Ingredients: 

1/2 to 1 cup diced onion
1 - 16 oz. package frozen spinach - THAWED
Garlic to taste
8 large eggs
1/2 cup 2 % cottage cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions: 

Makes 8 servings (1/8 of a 9 X 13 baking dish) Preheat oven to 350 Degrees. Saute' onion & garlic add thawed spinach and cook until most of the moisture is gone. Blend eggs & cottage cheese and salt & pepper to taste. Add to spinach mixture along with two cups of cheddar cheese. Mix and pour into 9 X 13 greased pan. Bake for 30 minutes until done around edges and a little moist in the center. Can be served hot or cold. Great to reheat for a quick morning on the go breakfast or serve in smaller pieces for a cold appetizer.