Fillo Sausage-Egg Bake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A savory baked dish layered with fillo pastry, sausage, eggs, cheese, and vegetables, perfect for brunch or family dinners with rich flavors and flaky texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp margarine or butter
  • 1 medium red pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 oz sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • 5 eggs
  • 4 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 10 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
  • 1 c Ricotta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp parsley flakes
  • 20 frozen fillo pastry sheets, thawed
  • 3/4 to 1 c melted butter

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the margarine or butter.
  2. Saute red pepper, onion, and mushrooms until tender.
  3. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain excess fat.
  5. Add the cooked sausage to the mushroom mixture and set aside.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs lightly; stir in Monterey Jack cheese and the sausage-mushroom mixture.
  7. In another bowl, combine the thawed and drained broccoli, Ricotta cheese, and parsley flakes.
  8. Preheat oven and prepare a baking dish.
  9. Layer a sheet of fillo pastry in the dish, brushing with melted butter, and repeat with 10 sheets to create a base layer.
  10. Spread the broccoli mixture over the fillo layer.
  11. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the broccoli layer.
  12. Cover with remaining fillo sheets, brushing each with melted butter.
  13. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

693 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.4g 23% DV
Total Fat 54.2g 69% DV
Carbs 42.1g 15% DV
Fiber 1.6g 6% DV
Sugar 7.5g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 468.5mg 20% DV
Potassium 636mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 160.8mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 85.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 35.3mg 39% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 120.8mg 9% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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