The mornings can be a bit crazy around here. Between getting everyone up and before the coffee begins to kick in, I am faced with what to make for breakfast.
While the kids would be happy with cereal or toast and bacon, my husband wants something more substantial.
This is a great breakfast casserole with lots of flavor and hearty ingredients. The best part, you can refrigerate it, cutting off a square for breakfast and microwaving for about a minute for an instant, hearty, morning meal. A dollop of sour cream is a nice addition and my husband douses it with hot sauce.
It’s quick, it’s easy and it’s good. Everyone’s happy.
This would also make a great brunch item to feed a hungry crowd. Give it a try.
In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
In a greased 13 x 9 baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, tomatoes, cheeses and sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Pour egg mixture over the top.
Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This also reheats well in the microwave.
Savory Breakfast Bake
Adapted from Taste of Home
1 pound bulk pork sausage (I used Jimmy Dean)
8 oz. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
10 eggs
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups cubed day-old bread
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream for garnish, optional
In a large skillet, cook the sausage, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
In a greased 13 x 9 baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, tomatoes, cheeses and sausage mixture. Repeat layers. Pour egg mixture over the top.
Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This also reheats well in the microwave.
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