Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
225 g

pork sausage

crumbled

284 g

frozen broccoli

thawed and drained

170 g

shredded cheddar cheese

shredded

245 g

ricotta cheese

8 unit

eggs

lightly beaten

60 ml

milk

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

1 unit

roma tomato

thinly sliced

Step 1
~4 min

Place sausage in a large, deep skillet.

Step 2
~4 min

Cook sausage over medium-high heat until evenly brown.

Step 3
~4 min

Drain excess grease from the cooked sausage.

Step 4
~4 min

Crumble the sausage and set aside.

Step 5
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 6
~4 min

Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~4 min

In a bowl, mix cooked sausage, broccoli, and 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese.

Step 8
~4 min

In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, pepper, and salt.

Step 9
~4 min

Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 10
~4 min

Spread the Cheddar and ricotta mixture evenly over the sausage mixture.

Step 11
~4 min

Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar cheese on top.

Step 12
~4 min

Arrange tomato slices on top of the casserole.

Step 13
~4 min

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~4 min

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven while covered.

Step 15
~4 min

Remove the aluminum foil.

Step 16
~4 min

Bake for an additional 15 minutes uncovered, or until golden brown.

Step 17
~4 min

Let the casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture for extra flavor.

Use different types of cheese for a more complex flavor profile.

Add sauteed onions or bell peppers to the sausage mixture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fresh fruit.

Pair with toast or muffins.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fresh fruit salad
Toast
Muffins

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular brunch dish for gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Easter
Christmas
Mother's Day

Occasion Tags

brunch
breakfast
holiday
party

Popularity Score

70/100

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