Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 (16-ounce) package turkey breakfast sausage
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup bottled roasted red bell pepper, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (13-ounce) package whole wheat English muffins, split and toasted
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Method

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sausage and next 3 ingredients; saute 9 minutes or until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Cut muffin halves into quarters, and arrange in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle half of sausage mixture and 1 cup cheese over muffins.
  • Combine eggs, egg whites, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour evenly over mixture in baking dish. Top with remaining sausage mixture and remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.