Beef Breakfast Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Bake
This egg and goat cheese bake is like a smooth and savory cheese cake.
Cook Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 10
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients
Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage
Preparation
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Squeeze excess moisture from potatoes. Combine potatoes, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl, tossing gently to coat. Press potato mixture onto bottom and up side of prepared pan. Do not place springform pan on baking sheet. Bake in 425°F oven 20 to 30 minutes until potatoes are crispy and brown. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F
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Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Set aside.
Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage: Combine 1 pound ground beef (93% or leaner, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage (or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly, but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add beef mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. -
Step 3
Whisk together remaining 7 eggs, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon remaining pepper, sour cream and milk in large bowl. Stir in cheese, green onions and sausage; pour mixture into hash-brown crust. Bake in 375°F oven 40 to 50 minutes or until eggs are set. Cool 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cut into wedges.
Nutrition Information
252 Calories
7g SAT FAT
20g PROTEIN
2.2 mg IRON
3.4 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 252 Calories; 126 Calories from fat; 14g Total Fat (7 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 203 mg Cholesterol; 537 mg Sodium; 12 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.9 g Dietary Fiber; 20 g Protein; 2.2 mg Iron; 2.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 1.7 mcg Vitamin B12; 3.4 mg Zinc; 22 mcg Selenium; 165.8 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Iron, Niacin, and Vitamin B6.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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