Sausage and Polenta Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 10 ounce diced chicken andouille sausage
• 2 cups sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 1/2 cups fat-free milk
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking polenta
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1.75 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup)
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. 1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add sausage; sauté 3 minutes or until browned. Add onions, thyme, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. 2. Bring milk to a simmer in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in polenta and salt; simmer 7 minutes, stirring frequently with a whisk. Remove from heat. Add cheeses; stir until cheeses melt. Place the polenta mixture in a large bowl; let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pepper sauce and eggs. Add sausage mixture; stir well to combine. Spread polenta mixture into a 2-quart glass or ceramic broiler-safe baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cool to room temperature. Cover surface with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
3. 3. Preheat oven to 425°.
4. 4. Uncover dish. Bake at 425° for 25 minutes or just until set.
5. 5. Preheat broiler to high; remove dish while broiler preheats. Broil 2 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes.