PHYLLO EGG BREAKFAST TORTA

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A lovely layered egg casserole features flaky phyllo, hearty sausage and colorful vegetables.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bulk ground Italian pork sausage
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon pepper
30 sheets frozen phyllo (filo) pastry (14x9 inch), thawed
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 oz)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove sausage to medium bowl. Reserve 1 tablespoon liquid in skillet. Reduce heat to medium. Add bell pepper and onion to skillet; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from skillet; add to sausage in bowl.
  • In another medium bowl, beat eggs and pepper with wire whisk. Add to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs are set.
  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll phyllo sheets; cover with plastic wrap and damp paper towel. Place 1 phyllo sheet in baking dish; brush with melted butter. Repeat 9 times.
  • Spread half of sausage mixture over phyllo. Layer and brush with butter 10 more phyllo sheets. Sprinkle evenly with cooked eggs, Swiss cheese, spinach and basil. Layer and brush with butter 5 more phyllo sheets.
  • Top with remaining sausage mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Layer and brush with butter remaining 5 phyllo sheets.
  • Cover tightly; refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until top is golden brown. If desired, garnish with additional chopped fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

Pat Mngadi
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I'm always looking for new and exciting breakfast recipes, and this one definitely caught my eye. The phyllo dough and egg filling sound like a delicious combination, and I can't wait to try it out for myself.


smangaliso piet
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Can't wait to try this!


kareem khan
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I was looking for an easy and affordable breakfast recipe, and this one fits the bill. The ingredients are simple and inexpensive, and the torta can be made in under an hour. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Bridget Paulinus
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Easy and affordable :)


Zubair Zubair
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I made this recipe for a brunch party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The torta was easy to make ahead of time, and it reheated well. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.


Shafique Ahmed Channa
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Perfect for a crowd


Wamala Caros
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some broccoli, mushrooms, and onions that were about to go bad, so I chopped them up and added them to the filling. The torta turned out great, and it was a delicious and healthy way to


Lufuno Munzhedzi
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Great for meal prep!


Yousif Khan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I had never worked with phyllo dough before, but the instructions were clear and concise. The torta turned out perfectly, and it was a huge hit with my family. I will definitely be makin


AQELES REMEX
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5 stars! Will definitely make again


High Bred
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This phyllo egg breakfast torta was a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. The phyllo dough was crispy and flaky, and the egg filling was light and fluffy. I added some chopped bacon and cheese to the filling, and it was a great addition. I will defini


Montajab Harba
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Yum!