Special Diets

Country Breakfast Casserole

• From: Washington State Potato Commission

Ingredients

• 1 Tbs olive oil, divided

• 5 cups frozen hash browns, diced and unseasoned

• 1 cup chopped red onion

• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper

• 4 fully cooked turkey sausage patties, chopped

• 6 egg whites

• 3 whole eggs

• 3/4 cup 2% milk

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 oz shredded, low-fat Cheddar cheese

Frozen hash browns and pre-cooked turkey sausage—a speedy dish perfect for your busy life.

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat an 11- x 7-inch or 9-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil.
• Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Turn into a large bowl.
• Return the skillet to the heat and add the remaining oil. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add to the bowl with the potatoes and mix well. Turn into prepared baking dish.
• In medium bowl, whisk together the egg whites, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour egg mixture evenly over the potato mixture. Sprinkle top with cheese.
• Bake until eggs are set and cheese has melted, about 25 to 28 minutes.