SAUSAGE, EGG AND KALE CASSEROLE
Finding a brunch dish that feeds a crowd can be a challenge, but this large-scale frittata does just that by layering sausage, kale and fontina with cream-thickened eggs. Use any fresh sausage you like (chorizo, merguez, or hot pork sausage work well), and swap in mild Swiss chard or peppery mustard greens in place of the kale. You can prepare this dish the night before serving by cooking through Step 5 and layering the sausage, vegetables and cheese in the baking dish. Let it warm up slightly at room temperature before adding the eggs, then bake as directed. Baking times will vary depending on how cold or warm the dish is, as well as its depth and ingredients, so keep an eye on the eggs; they should be just set in the center.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, casseroles, main course
Time 1h
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Generously butter a large 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add sausage and cook, stirring to break it up, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
- Add 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Add red onion, salt it lightly and cook, stirring frequently, until it starts to take on color, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish and arrange evenly on top of the sausage.
- Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet and heat over medium. Add kale, season it lightly with salt and pepper, cover and cook, occasionally tossing with tongs until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to the baking dish and arrange evenly on top of the onions. Top with the grape tomatoes and fontina.
- Whisk together the eggs and cream in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. (If making ahead of time, wrap the baking dish and egg mixture separately and refrigerate until needed.)
- Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in the baking dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until the eggs are just set in the middle, 25 to 30 minutes. (Increase the baking time by about 15 minutes if the components were refrigerated ahead of time.).
- Broil until the top is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Aleppo, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Arju Muna
[email protected]This was my first time making a sausage, egg, and kale casserole and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the casserole baked up beautifully. It was a big hit with my family and I'll definitely be making it again.
Blanche Saptouw
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and easy breakfast recipes, and this casserole definitely fits the bill. It was quick to throw together and baked up perfectly. The flavors were all there and it was a hit with the whole family.
Aya Mohammed
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of sausage and it was still delicious. I also added some diced bell peppers and onions.
liam devoy
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked that it was a healthier option than most casseroles.
Brooke Francis
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover sausage and kale. It's also a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. I like to make it the night before and then bake it in the morning.
IMELDA PATRICK
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this casserole. I'm not usually a fan of kale, but it was cooked perfectly in this dish and added a nice pop of flavor. The sausage and eggs were also cooked to perfection, and the cheese melted beauti
Ricardo Castro
[email protected]This casserole was a huge hit with my family! The flavors of the sausage, eggs, and kale complemented each other perfectly, and the cheese added a gooey, delicious touch. Best of all, it was super easy to make and didn't require any fancy ingredients