Southern Spinach Sausage Egg Bake

Submitted by Milann Taylor

"(It's a crustless quiche, but I have to call it egg bake so my husband will eat it!) The measurements for the spices are estimated, as I shake the container until it feels right."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled, I prefer Jimmy Dean Hot
• 1 lb frozen leaf spinach, thawed and drained
• 6 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 tablespoon Accent seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce, like Tabasco
• 1⁄8 cup water

directions

1. Preheat oven to 445°.
2. Cook sausage until almost brown.
3. Add onions, spinach, spices and hot sauce.
4. Cook until sausage is brown and onions are translucent.
5. Transfer to 9-inch glass pie dish.
6. Mix in part of the cheese.
7. Top filling with a more cheese.
8. Whisk eggs and water, add to filling.
9. Top with rest of cheese.
10. Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until firm. a toothpick inserted in the middle will come out clean; top is nice and brown.
11. Let cool a little, then slice and enjoy!
12. Pair with sliced home-grown tomatoes and sliced avocado in the summer for an awesome accompaniment!