Hawaiian Sweet Roll Breakfast Casserole with Veggies

 

Looking for an idea for your next brunch? Try this breakfast casserole that starts with Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, and sausage with peppers,  spinach, onions, and cheese for a slightly sweet and savory meal. A lot of the prep can be done ahead by toasting the bread cubes, sautéing peppers, spinach, and onions, and cooking the sausage. The next morning assemble according to the recipe directions and add the milk/egg liquid in last.   

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Hawaiian Sweet Roll Breakfast Casserole with Veggies

Ingredients:

• 1 package of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1-1/2 cups crumbled sweet Italian sausage
• 1-1/2 cups diced mini red and yellow peppers
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 cups Colby Jack mixture, grated
• 3 cups torn spinach leaves
• 1 cup of 2% milk
• 7 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard and 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon cumin or Elote seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish. Cut each roll into 8 pieces and toast for about 10 minutes on a baking sheet to create a contrast in texture for the casserole and helps keep it from getting soggy. Move cubes around during toasting time. 
• Cook sausage ahead, and crumble.
• In a blender mix eggs, 1 teaspoon cumin or elote seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, parsley flakes, and milk in a mixing bowl until well blended.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread toasted bread cubes on the bottom of the pan then layer in the following manner: bread cubes, cooked sausage, pepper/onion mixture, and grated cheese. 
• With a large sheet of wax paper press mixture down. Pour the egg/milk mixture over and press down again with wax paper. Remove wax paper.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until eggs are set and the top is golden brown.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
  
  
  
  

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