Egg Casserole with Cajun Sauce

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    Updated on October 12, 2012
    Prep Time:
    20 mins
    Bake Time:
    40 mins
    Stand Time:
    10 mins
    Total Time:
    20 mins
    Servings:
    6
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cup plain croutons

    • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)

    • 4 eggs

    • 2 cup milk

    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

    • Dash black pepper

    • 1 recipe Cajun Sauce (see recipe below)

    Cajun Sauce

    • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained

    • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

    • 1 teaspoon sugar

    • Dash black pepper

    • ¼ cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 325 degree F. Grease a 2-quart square baking dish. In prepared baking dish combine croutons and cheese; set aside.

    2. In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, milk, mustard, and pepper. Pour egg mixture over croutons and cheese in baking dish.

    3. Bake in preheated oven about 40 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

    4. Meanwhile, prepare Cajun Sauce. Let casserole stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with Cajun Sauce.

    Cajun Sauce

    1. In a medium saucepan combine tomatoes with green pepper and onion, Cajun seasoning, sugar, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced to 1-1/4 cups. Stir in pimiento-stuffed green olives; heat through. Makes 1-1/2 cups.

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    234 Calories
    12g Fat
    18g Carbs
    13g Protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings Per Recipe 6
    Calories 234
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 12g 15%
    Saturated Fat 6g 30%
    Cholesterol 165mg 55%
    Sodium 588mg 26%
    Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
    Total Sugars 5g
    Protein 13g

    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.