Elegant Ham Sausage and Asparagus Brunch Cake
This versatile casserole is great for breakfast, brunch or a light dinner.
Serves: 6
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Smithfield Product: Ham Sausage
Ingredients
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1 pkg. (12 oz.) Smithfield Ham Sausage
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1/2 pound fresh asparagus
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1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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1/4 cup sliced green onions
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1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
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4 eggs, beaten
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1 3/4 cups milk
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steps
Cook ham sausage according to package directions. Drain and cut into ½-inch pieces. Set aside. Cut asparagus into 1-inch diagonal pieces. Cook in boiling salted water 2 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Place half of croutons in dish; drizzle with half of butter. Layer with half of the cooked ham sausage, asparagus, green onions, cheese and parsley. Repeat layers. Beat together remaining ingredients. Pour over casserole. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 350° F. Uncover casserole and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Recipe and photo by Smithfield.
