Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole

4.3 of 5 (274)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 308.3
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 84.9 mg
  • Sodium: 669.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 27.7 g

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Introduction

A sure family favorite! Make it the night before and pop into the oven when you wake up. A sure family favorite! Make it the night before and pop into the oven when you wake up.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    12 ounces light (50% less fat) breakfast sausage
    1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
    4 1/2 cups whole-wheat bread cubes
    8 ounces shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
    1 teaspoon mustard powder
    2 large whole eggs
    4 egg whites OR 1/2 cup egg substitute
    2 cups low fat milk

Directions

1. Crumble sausage into a medium nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until nicely brown, breaking up into bits with spatula as it cooks. Sprinkle with poultry seasoning. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with canola cooking spray and set aside.
2. Add sausage to large bowl along with toasted bread squares, cheese, mustard powder and salt, if desired. Add whole eggs, egg whites (or egg substitute) and milk to mixing bowl, and beat on medium-low speed until smooth and completely blended.
3. Drizzle egg-milk mixture over the sausage and bread mixture; stir to blend. Pour into the prepared baking dish, spread top evenly, cover with foil, then chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake, covered in foil, for 45 minutes. Uncover the foil, and reduce the temperature to 325 degrees. Bake for about 20 minutes longer or until set.

Makes 8 servings.


TAGS:  Beef/Pork |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    151 of 152 people found this review helpful
    you can also put this in the crock pot ( I have an oval one) add Veggies of choice and cook on low over night. Yummy in the AM - 4/12/09


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    Very Good
    62 of 63 people found this review helpful
    This was a really good dish. Next time I fix it I will add onions and peppers and cut back the bread just a bit. - 4/15/09


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    Incredible!
    60 of 66 people found this review helpful
    I used veggie sausage, more egg sub & whites and no yolks, whole wheat bread. Add any veggies on hand. - 7/3/09


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    51 of 57 people found this review helpful
    I too make this Christmas Eve and pop it in the oven for while opening presents. BUT I add a 1 half cup of sliced green onion, or white onion, half a red pepper diced and sliced mushrooms on top. Or chopped spinach. Gotta get in those veggies!! Plus it tastes better! - 1/1/09


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    Very Good
    46 of 52 people found this review helpful
    I make this using the peppers, onions, etc (veggies!!!) but I also substitute 2 cups cottage cheese blended smooth with 2 or 3 eggs) and only sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Still get cheesy flavor without as many calories but gives added protein. And use 1/2 the bread. - 9/25/09


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    Very Good
    37 of 51 people found this review helpful
    Saw the alternative stuff...whole wheat croutons, and turkey sausage and adding spinach and shrooms...sounds much better...but i will just use all eggs (6) and non-fat milk Sounds Marvy - 3/26/09


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    Incredible!
    32 of 34 people found this review helpful
    This was quite tasty! My picky DH LOVED it!! I added in addt'l sage to bump up the sausage taste & didn't change anything else! Yum O! Prepped it the nite before & baked while getting ready Sunday AM. Perfect for weekend breakfast at home. Had a wonderful custard-like feel to it. - 4/13/09


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    Very Good
    29 of 34 people found this review helpful
    I make a similar casserole and it's great for making substitutions with (ham, mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc.) Sometimes with a little cheese sprinkled on top before cooking as well. It also reheats great in the microwave. - 1/24/09


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    Very Good
    29 of 32 people found this review helpful
    I made this for Thanksgiving morning and it was great! My whole family loved it. I caught my hubby in the kitchen nibbling on left overs! lol I served it with some fresh fruit. I personally thought it was better the next day when we warmed it up for a brunch!! Thanks for sharing!! - 12/24/08


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    Very Good
    26 of 29 people found this review helpful
    I made mine a vegetarian version by substituting frozen spinach for the sausage and adding some additional seasonings. - 7/27/09


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    Very Good
    21 of 25 people found this review helpful
    I make this using the frozen hashbrowns in place of the bread, skip the cheese, and load 'er down with veggies. My son in law made this for me, and I have loved it ever since. Eating it is like having breakfast with him! - 9/25/09


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    Incredible!
    21 of 27 people found this review helpful
    I have made the regular, high calorie version of this recipe for years. It works great for holiday mornings. I usually add green onion, mushrooms and sometimes spinach. THANK YOU for posting a lower cal / fat way to make one of my favorites! - 1/24/09


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    Incredible!
    18 of 20 people found this review helpful
    I made this with bread crusts for the bread cubes (didn't measure -- just covered the bottom of the pan). It was very delicious and filling. I think next time I might substitute the meat with broccoli. - 1/4/09


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    Incredible!
    16 of 23 people found this review helpful
    Same as Carolina Breakfast Brunch that I found on this site, only difference is leaving bread whole. I freeze the Carolina and have for a couple of weeks! - 1/1/09


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    Incredible!
    15 of 18 people found this review helpful
    What a great idea. I did make a few minor changes that made this much healthier!
    Ground Turkey (97% lean) for sausage - HUGE calorie and cholesterol savings,
    definitely used Egg Substitute,
    Non Fat Milk instead of 1% milk
    Thanks for the idea! :) Will make this again and I'll add some veggies to
    - 10/23/09


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    Very Good
    13 of 19 people found this review helpful
    You can make it at night & refrigerate it and then bake it in the morning. Also, it reheats wonderfully in the microwave so you could bake it at night too. - 1/24/09


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    Very Good
    13 of 18 people found this review helpful
    I used whole wheat bread crusts instead of sourdough and added mushrooms. - 1/8/09


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    Incredible!
    13 of 17 people found this review helpful
    OUTSTANDING recipe and super simple. Eating a healthy, filling breakfast is a huge challenge for me, & this recipe meets both of those challenges. - 1/7/09


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    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    I used about half the bread; added grated, lightly browned in a skillet potato and used vegetarian (soy based) "sausage" - DELISH! great meatless, reheats well in microwave and tastes fabulous! - 9/25/09


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    10 of 13 people found this review helpful
    My family absolutely loved this casserole....I'll try it with onions and peppers next time. - 9/25/09


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    Incredible!
    10 of 13 people found this review helpful
    This is a keeper--great for breakfast meetings or potlucks or parties. Yummy - 1/25/09


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    Very Good
    10 of 14 people found this review helpful
    I made this substituting bacon (reduced fat) for the sausage as some of my household don't care for sausage. My mother used to make something like this with a grape nuts topping and it was wonderful!!! - 8/22/08


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    Very Good
    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Very good. Only have turkey sausage on hand, was very good. Used croutons I made from whole wheat bread. I really enjoyed this for breakfast today. - 7/12/08


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Delicious. Couldn't find 50% lite sausage so I used turkey sausage. Awesome!!!!! Def a keeper... - 8/9/09


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    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful for those mornings without much time, and tastes so good! - 1/24/09


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    Incredible!
    8 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I substituted a few items for what I had in the fridge. Turkey sausage, fresh broccoli, mushrooms, and egg beaters garden vegetable mix. Then added ricotta cheese for texture, and hot pepper sauce, pepperjack cheese and crushed peppercorn for heat. Everything else I did per the recipe. Very good. - 12/8/09


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    Very Good
    8 of 12 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty and great for a busy family on a Saturday morning. This will be great for Christmas morning!!! - 9/29/08


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This was really good, one of the best breakfast casseroles I've ever made! I found a very low fat turkey sausage, so I used a little more, added some spinach and used whole wheat croutons. Just delicious! Recipe made at least 10 servings! - 9/27/09


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    7 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I have lots of family over during the holidays and this is great, hearty recipe for them. Saves a lot of time in the morning! - 1/1/09


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    Incredible!
    7 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I have made this breakfast casserole for years on Christmas Eve. When everyone gets up Christmas morning, I pop the casserole in the oven and we open our presents while breakfast is cooking! - 12/13/08


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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I served this for company and everyone loved it! Very easy to make and a nice warm breakfast on a cold day. - 10/21/08


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    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Very good as written. Would be easy to add other extras. Definitely a keeper - 8/16/08


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    Incredible!
    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This was great. I used 9 grain bread and chicken apple sausage and loved it. - 7/6/08


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    7 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Very good. Tasty and filling, very satisfying. For the one who thought it was a single serving -- rethink your serving sizes, remember that restaurant servings are 2 or 3 times a normal serving. Serve with coffee, milk or juice and a serving of fruit. - 4/9/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    We loved this! Made the recipe exactly like it is (except couldn't find lower fat sausage and used regular) and we loved it! My kids each had two helpings on Sunday morning and we had enough that they could heat it up and have it before school the next week! Will make again!! - 9/25/09


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    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    GREAT! I added mushrooms.Easy for holidays too. - 9/25/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe. I used turkey sausage. I can't wait until I make it again to add onions and maybe some other veggies! - 8/24/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    YUMMO! This is very good. Easy to prepare and convenient. All you have to do in the morning is put it in the oven. Our 6 year old loved it! Thanks. - 1/30/09


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    Very Good
    6 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Used sausage links - very tasty. - 1/24/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This was so easy for my boyfriend to get ready in the morning before work, it was really good too! - 1/16/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Very Tasty! Yummm will make again! - 1/1/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 11 people found this review helpful
    my family loves this!!!! - 1/1/09


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    Very Good
    6 of 10 people found this review helpful
    The kids love it! - 9/28/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Something that everyone enjoyed! It reheats well for another meal! - 8/9/08


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    Incredible!
    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    This was absolutely delicious! - 8/4/08


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    6 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Delicious! I doubled the recipe to take to church (and added some potatoes). Everyone LOVED it! - 7/12/08


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    Very Good
    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
    I made this for my coworkers this morning and it was received well. I doubled the recipe and put it in a larger dish. It took significantly longer for it to cook and I never got the middle quite done. If I do it again I will cook the smaller version. - 12/17/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Delicious recipe. Breakfast casseroles are such a versatile meal. Because I use whatever ingredients I have available at the time, my casseroles differ (however slightly) whenever I make them. I may use biscuits instead of bread, add a layer of hash browns, use ham/bacon, or add onions/mushrooms. - 10/13/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Fantastic recipe...my family loved it. - 9/25/09


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    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I love this also. I don't care for using bread so I use cresent rolls thawed and rolled out on bottom of pan. Yummy - 8/17/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Great recipe for make ahead breakfast. - 8/17/09


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    Very Good
    5 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Made this for a family reunion breakfast of 36 people everyone loved it - 7/1/09


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    5 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good, but I would use veggie sausage instead.
    I'll try it at the weekend!
    - 3/26/09


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    5 of 10 people found this review helpful
    a good one for company as well, keep all happy here. - 1/24/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Great for a busy mom (or dad). You can make it the night before and it is a quick healthy breakfast the next morning. My picky kids LOVED it! - 1/9/09


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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    This is really good - I made it with multi grain bread. - 7/6/08


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    Very Good
    4 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is very, very good! The next time I make, I'm going to add more veggies as suggested by others who have tried it. I almost feel guilty for eating it, But IT"S HEALTHY!!! - 10/10/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 7 people found this review helpful
    great because i make it the nite before taste yummy in the monring - 7/10/09


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    4 of 14 people found this review helpful
    Sounds like a good breakfast for Christmas with the family over! - 7/1/09


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    4 of 13 people found this review helpful
    This sounds YUMMY!!! Needed it over the weekend since out of town guests arrived unexpectedly. :/ - 1/26/09


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    4 of 39 people found this review helpful
    Who has time to bake breakfast for 65 minutes before eating? We get up at 3 am so hubby can get out the door by 3:40. It's a quick, pre-made breakfast burrito for him. Pop in the microwave for a minute while I pour coffee. - 1/24/09


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    4 of 15 people found this review helpful
    sounds good to me maybe add so bell peppers and mushrooms. I can't wait to try it. - 1/24/09


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    4 of 15 people found this review helpful
    I cant wait to try this. Good to make it at night and then put in the oven in the morning. Going to add some mushrooms. - 1/24/09


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    4 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Made this over the holidays for visiting family and they loved it! - 1/24/09


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    4 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This is fantastic, Thanks for recipe - 7/6/08


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    Incredible!
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Just made this for Christmas morning!! Hubby LOVED it like I did. I can't wait to make again. - 12/25/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Made this yesterday and had it for lunch today. Thought it was great, really tasty. Did add some onion and mushrooms as I had them and would probably add other ingredients as available. Will definately make it again. - 12/2/09


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    3 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Frugalistas will avoid using and tossing aluminum foil and use / reuse another dish of the same size for the top. Can't recall when I've bought either foil or plastic wrap. A plate works as a short term storage top for a round pan. - 10/13/09


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    3 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This is basically the same recipe I have been cooking for my family every Christmas morning for the past 4 years and they Love it !!!!!!!!!! - 9/25/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Thank you for making a lower calorie version! Very good as is. Good one to change up the ingredients for a "new" taste now and then. - 9/25/09


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    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Can't wait to make it again, it was great for camp because I could make it at home and just reheat it at camp. - 8/2/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I've been making this casserole for breakfast for years; especially when we have company. I use hot peppers and kielbasa plus whatever veggies I feel like on that particular day---everyone loves it so much!! - 7/28/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 5 people found this review helpful
    i was seriously surprised by how good this was. this is great before i go to school. - 7/7/09


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    Incredible!
    3 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Anything I can make ahead of time is aces in my cookbook! Sounds yummy! - 4/11/09


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    3 of 11 people found this review helpful
    As a B&B owner I'm thankful for this healthy recipe. - 3/26/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 11 people found this review helpful
    Sounds like a great weekend option and you can make small changes so that it's different each week. - 1/26/09


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    3 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I'm not a morning person, so this is perfect for grandkids visits. They are old enough to start it cooking while I have morning coffee!! Everyone likes it...even those who do not normally eat eggs. - 1/25/09


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    3 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I'm adding this to my cookbook along with some of the suggestions, like turkey sausage - 1/24/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This recipe is nice as is! So many ways to adapt to your personal tastes as well! Thanks for sharing! - 1/24/09


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    3 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Throw in some spinach and/or mushrooms too and it's even more yummy. - 1/24/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    Enjoyed for the whole week. - 7/2/08


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    Very Good
    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Very flavorful, especially the sausage. - 4/2/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This recipie was REALLY good! I used cubed sourdough loaf & toasted it in the oven first. Prepped it one night, cooked it the next. Really easy and the whole family loved it. - 12/5/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This was great! Will definitely make again. - 10/14/09


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    2 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I can't unfortunately, my only problem with diets are, I don't like cheese at all and I'm allergic to Sausage/chorizo. I like how it sounds but I wish they would give 2nd meat alternatives and something to replace with cheese. - 10/14/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    This is awesome!!! Whole family loves it! - 10/13/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 7 people found this review helpful
    A great lo-cal variant on a classic. As other reviewers said, easy to modify to make it a little different each time. Yum - 10/13/09


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    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Is the calorie count correct because the recipe states it is for 1 serving...with 12 oz sausage, 8 oz cheese, 2 whole eggs + 4 egg whites, and 2 cups of milk??? - 12/16/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Great for that healthy brunch! And, I could prepare it the day before so I didn't have to focus on cooking while everyone else was enjpying gab time. - 3/13/10


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    Incredible!
    1 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I have made this recipe many times and my family loves it. Sometimes I use high fiber bread such as Orowheat Light instead of sourdough to cut down on carbs. - 12/2/09


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    It's great. There's a couple of variations that can be used but I definitely love the casserole. I also use whole wheat bread. - 10/17/09


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    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Sounds good I will have to try it. I will try it in the crockpot. - 10/13/09


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    1 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Cut it in half for a supper dish and was impresed. - 10/13/09


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    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    My family has been making this recipe for many years. It is a great favorite and even my young children requested it! - 10/13/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I just made something very similar to this the other day except I also added sliced potatoes. Will definately give this recipe a try! It sounds scrumptious & much better than what I made - 10/13/09


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    1 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I might make this with ham or Canadian bacon instead of sausage. I just like the taste more. - 9/25/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful - 8/9/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 13 people found this review helpful
    sounds wonderful - 1/24/09


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    Incredible!
    Family loved it! - 5/20/21


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    Very Good
    I did this once in a Pyrex baking pan and once in a Crock Pot. Prefer the oven method best. I used less bread, about 2 cups versus the 4 1/2 called for in the original recipe. I added some hash browns and a bit of crumbled bacon and baked 45-50 minutes. Family loves this for most Sunday breakfasts. - 3/29/21