Vegetarian breakfast casserole

At a breakfast or brunch (especially potlucks), vegetarians are often challenged to find a non-meat entree that they can eat. Here is a delicious dish that meat-eaters and veggies alike will love! I served this at our MOMS brunch potluck and the ladies were surprised to find out it was vegetarian. Enjoy!

3 c. white bread, cubed (about 6 slices)

2 tsp. butter

1/2 red onion, diced

8 whole eggs

4 egg whites

2 c. skim milk

1 c. frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)

1 tsp. dry mustard

1 lb. Morningstar Farms vegetarian sausage crumbles (in the freezer section)

2 tsp. Kosher salt

1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (Gruyere or Swiss cheese would be nice for something different)

1 Tbsp. fresh chives (or dried)

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Preheat oven to 350 deg.

Spray 9×13 pan with cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with bread cubes.

Melt butter over medium-high heat in nonstick skillet. Add onion and saute for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly translucent.

Whisk whole eggs, egg whites, and milk together. Add spinach, mustard, sausage crumbles, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine well. Pour over bread.

Sprinkle with cheese and chives (this makes it taste awesome and looks pretty).

Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in the center comes out clean.