TACO EGG BAKE FOR A CROWD

This recipe makes 12 servings so make it when you are feeding several.  As a diabetic, do not eat several servings at a setting.  Remember, moderation is the key to your eating lifestyle!

1 lb pork sausage, crumbled, browned, and drained
1 can (4-oz) diced green chilies
1/2 cup water
1 pkt (1 1/4-oz) taco seasoning mix
12 yellow corn taco shells, divided
1 can (15-oz) black beans, rinsed & drained
2 cups shredded taco blend cheese
10 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup salsa, heat to suit your taste but check sugar content
1 cup fat-free milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the sausage, chilies, water, and taco seasoning mix together; set aside.

Coarsely crush 10 of the taco shells and spread over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or casserole dish.  Sprinkle the beans evenly over the crushed shells.  Spread the sausage mixture evenly over the beans.  Sprinkle the cheese overall.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the eggs, salsa, and milk; pour over the ingredients in the casserole dish.  Crush the two remaining taco shells coarsely and sprinkle evenly overall.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

This is the file photo.

Note: This makes a great brunch dish served with a green salad and fresh fruit.