sausage squares (sallye)

40 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Oct 21, 2013

This is my version of a recipe that was printed on the back of some Lucerne shredded cheese. It has all the right things for a delicious healthy (fairly) breakfast treat.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield Yield 36+ squares

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bulk hot or regular sausage (italian or pork)
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 1 medium red bell pepper
  • 4-6 large eggs
  • 1 - sleeve ritz crackers (approx 18)
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder( or granulated)
  • 1 package frozen chopped spinach (7-10 oz size)
  • 1 cup italian blend shredded cheese

How To Make sausage squares (sallye)

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325º Lightly butter or spray 9" x 13" baking dish and set aside. Thaw spinach and drain. Squeeze or pat dry. Place ritz crackers in ziplock bag and crush using mallet until finely crushed; set aside Peel and quarter onion. Remove stem, seeds and veins of pepper and cut into quarters. Place onion & pepper in food processor and pulse until finely minced.
  • Step 2
    Heat heavy skillet to medium high, crumble sausage into heated pan, add onion & peppes and saute until all pink is gone from sausage. Stir frequently to prevent overcooking. Remove from heat, drain fat and set aside.
  • Step 3
    In medium bowl, whisk eggs briskly until frothy. Stir in all other ingredients except italian blend cheese and mix well. Pour into prepared baking dish; smooth out top evenly. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, remove from oven and sprinkle italian blend cheese on top. Return to oven and bake 15 more minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly.
  • Step 4
    Cut into 1-1/2" squares. May be refrigerated or frozen. Reheat at 325º for 10 minutes.

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