Breakfast Sausage Casserole

You can 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.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
4 cups cubed day-old bread
2 cups (8-ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 (12-ounce each) cans NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. Grease 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Place bread in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard and onion powder in medium bowl. Pour evenly over bread and cheese. Sprinkle with sausage. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
3. 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 servings.

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