Chicken Sausage Breakfast Casserole

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

½ small white onion, chopped

½ oz (10-ounce) package cremini mushrooms, chopped

14 oz frozen chicken & maple breakfast sausage links, thawed and chopped

4 slices light style 100% whole wheat light bread, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 ½ cups cups shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese

6 large eggs

2 large egg whites

1 ½ cups nonfat milk

1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped

Hot sauce for serving (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°; spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Heat large skillet over medium-high heat; spray liberally with cooking spray. Add pepper and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4 minutes or until moisture is released. Add sausage; cook and stir 5 minutes or until browned. Spread sausage mixture in prepared dish; sprinkle with bread and cheese. In medium bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites and milk; pour over bread.

Bake casserole 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches
160°; let stand 8 minutes. Cut casserole into 16 pieces; serve topped with avocado along with hot sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 Pieces

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 306

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 189mg63%
Sodium 555mg24%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 7g
Protein 22g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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