Spanish Comfort Food (egg & Sausage Casserole)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Delicious Spanish Comfort Food (Egg & Sausage Casserole) for your Breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup onion , chopped
2 cloves garlic , finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup mixed sweet red and green pepper , chopped
1 celery rib , chopped
2 teaspoons fresh basil or 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1 can tomato sauce
3/4 cup canned peas and carrots , drained
4 -6 red potatoes , cooked , left whole if small or quartered if larger
10 ounces smoked sausage , cut in 3/4 `` pieces ( Portuguese Linguica , Spanish Chorizo or sausage of your choice )
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -4 eggs ( at least one egg per person )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
440
Sugar
5g
Fat
31g
This Spanish Comfort Food (Egg & Sausage Casserole) is a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for breakfast or brunch. It is packed with flavorful vegetables and sausage and is baked to perfection with eggs cracked right on top. This casserole is a traditional dish in Spain and Portugal and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family on lazy weekend mornings.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, sweet pepper, celery, and basil and sauté for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
3.Add the tomato sauce, peas and carrots, potatoes, sausage, and hot paprika. Stir until well combined.
4.Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with white wine and lemon juice.
5.Crack eggs into the casserole, spacing them apart. Sprinkle with more paprika and pepper, if desired.
6.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are cooked to your liking.

PROS

This Spanish comfort food casserole is easy to make and full of flavor.
It is perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

It is high in protein and healthy vegetables and can be customized to include your favorite ingredients.

CONS

This dish contains a lot of saturated fat from the sausage and may not be suitable for those watching their cholesterol levels.

It may also be high in sodium, depending on the type of sausage used.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This casserole contains protein from the eggs and sausage, as well as fiber and nutrients from the vegetables.
The garlic, onion, and basil have anti-inflammatory properties and may help boost the immune system.

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