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Phyllo Egg Breakfast Torta

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Phyllo Egg Breakfast Torta
  • Prep 50 min
  • Total 3 hr 55 min
  • Servings 8
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A lovely layered egg casserole features flaky phyllo, hearty sausage and colorful vegetables.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 2, 2010

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk ground Italian pork sausage
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 30 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed
  • 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

  • 1
    In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove sausage to medium bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon liquid in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet; add to sausage in bowl.
  • 2
    In another medium bowl, beat eggs and pepper with wire whisk. Add to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs are set.
  • 3
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll phyllo sheets; cover with plastic wrap and damp paper towel. Place 1 phyllo sheet in baking dish; brush with melted butter. Repeat 9 times.
  • 4
    Spread half of sausage mixture over phyllo. Layer and brush with butter 10 more phyllo sheets. Sprinkle evenly with cooked eggs, Swiss cheese, spinach and basil. Layer and brush with butter 5 more phyllo sheets.
  • 5
    Top with remaining sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer and brush with butter remaining 5 phyllo sheets.
  • 6
    Cover tightly; refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is golden brown. If desired, garnish with additional chopped fresh basil before serving.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Tomato pasta sauce makes a nice topping for this casserole.
  • tip 2
    Serve with a tossed fruit salad.
  • tip 3
    For a healthier version, try substituting the Italian sausage with lean turkey sausage.

Nutrition

560 Calories, 38g Total Fat, 23g Protein, 31g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
560
Calories from Fat
340
Total Fat
38g
59%
Saturated Fat
20g
101%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
255mg
85%
Sodium
640mg
27%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
31g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
2g
Protein
23g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
80%
80%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
35%
35%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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