Put this hearty egg, cheese and sausage casserole into the oven early on a weekend morning and it will be ready by the time the whole family is up. An easy holiday brunch recipe! For extra variation try different cheeses, or add some ham or bacon bits

Brunch Sausage Casserole

1 (16-ounce) package bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled

4 cups cubed day-old bread

2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 (12-ounce) cans NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

10 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1. Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place bread in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
2. Combine evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard and onion powder in medium bowl. Pour evenly over bread and cheese. Sprinkle with sausage. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
4. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly. Season with ground black pepper.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 476 Calories from Fat: 286 Total Fat: 31.8 g Saturated Fat: 13.7 g Cholesterol: 342 mg Sodium: 963 mg Carbohydrates: 15.2 g Dietary Fiber: .2 g Sugars: 0 g Protein: 31.5 g

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