Spinach and sausage phyllo bake

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBulk pork ot Italian sausage
½cupSliced roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25 oz jar)
ounceCan black olives, drained
4ouncesShredded Mozzarella (1 cup)
5Eggs, beaten
4ouncesShredded Cheddar (1 cup)
1cupRicotta cheese
9ouncesPkg frozen spinach, thawed, and drained
16(17x12-inch) sheets frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
½cupButter, melted

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large skillet over medium heat, brown sausage; drain. Cool slightly. Stir in roasted bell peppers, olives, mozzarella cheese and eggs; mix well.

2. In medium bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese and spinach; mix well.

3. Unroll phyllo pastry; cover with plastic wrap or towel. Place 1 sheet of phyllo in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, folding to fit. Brush lightly with melted butter. Continue layering and brushing with butter using 3 additional sheets of phyllo.

4. Spoon half of sausage mixture over phyllo. Layer and brush with butter 4 more phyllo sheets. Top with spinach mixture. Layer and brush with butter 4 more phyllo sheets. Top with remaining sausage mixture. Layer and brush with butter 4 more phyllo sheets. Score top of phyllo in diamond shapes.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 550 Calories, 38 g Fat, 1070 mg Sodium Posted to MM-Recipes Digest by Paula <demoness@...> on Aug 15, 1998