Ingredients

  • 1 lb bulk pork sausage
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 cup shredded American cheese (4 ounces) or 1 cup swiss cheese (4 ounces) or 1 cup cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup low-fat milk or 1 cup nonfat milk
  • 12 cup packaged biscuit mix (lowfat) or 12 cup packaged pancake and baking mix (lowfat)
  • 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more if you choose)
  • salsa (home-made of any kind)
  • sour cream (low-fat or fat-free)
  • fresh baby spinach leaves (optional) or arugula leaf (optional)

Method

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat until meat is brown and onion is tender.
  • Drain sausage mixture on paper towels.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into a greased 9-inch pie plate.
  • Top with shredded cheese.
  • In a small bowl, combine eggs and milk.
  • In another small bowl place biscuit mix; gradually whisk egg mixture into biscuit mix until combined.
  • Slowly pour egg mixture over the cheese.
  • Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with home-made salsa on the side and a dollop sour cream on each wedge.
  • If you like, garnish with baby spinach or arugula leaves.