Sausage-Broccoli Ricotta Casserole

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"You can use 4 cups fresh cooked broccoli florets for this in place of frozen. This makes a great evening meal also!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb pork sausage, casings removed (or use Italian sausages, can use more)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 1 1⁄2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese (can use a little more)
• 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup half-and-half cream (or milk)
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• shredded cheese, for topping

directions

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
3. in a skillet cook the sausage meat with onions and garlic until the meat is browned; drain fat and place in a large bowl to cool slightly.
4. To the bowl add in frozen thawed broccoli and 1 cup cheddar cheese; pour the mixture into prepared baking dish.
5. in a bowl whisk eggs with 1/2 cup cheese, ricotta cheese, half and half cream, cayenne, seasoned salt and black pepper; pour over the broccoli in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese (any amount desired) then arrange tomato slices on top.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. uncover and continue baking for 10-15 minutes more.
9. Let satnd for 10 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Hill Family]

We really enjoyed this for dinner. It was a bit wet in the bottom but I think DH added frozen broccoli instead of thawing it. We made a few changes based on what we had. We used 1 lb of sausage and 12 oz of broccoli. The only change I would make would be to add green onion either in addition to regular onion or in lieu of. I also didn't have any cayenne or tomatoes. The dish was great without and I can't wait to try it with them.

 

[lucleatus]

Excellent recipe. I used fresh broccoli chopped very fine and doubled the amounts of both sausage and ricotta cheese. Heats up great as leftovers, too.

 

[Barbs Miller]

OUTSTANDING!! I just made this for Christmas brunch...what a hit! I used 4 cups fresh asparagus and it was fabulous. I omited the ricotta cheese (don't care for it), so I added some jack cheese instead. Served it with a spoonful of sour cream on top. I will definitely make the again...and again! Thanks for a great recipe!