Breakfast Casserole

Make this casserole the night before for an easy and delicious breakfast. It's perfect for overnight houseguests.

Serves: 8
Cook Time: 1 Hour (refrigerate overnight)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Smithfield Smoked Sausage, diced
• 5 pieces thick-sliced white bread, with crust, buttered and cubed
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 3 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with vegetable oil cooking spray. Place the bread cubes in the dish. Evenly distribute the sausage over the bread cubes.

Combine the eggs and half the milk in a separate bowl and whisk together. Add remaining milk, mustard, salt, and hot sauce and mix well. Pour the egg mixture over the bread. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and allow it to sit on the counter for 15 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the plastic wrap. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of the casserole. Place it in the oven and bake uncovered for 1 hour.

A tip from Paula: For a slight variation, add 1 cup shredded potatoes and increase your milk by 2 tablespoons and salt by 1/4 teaspoon.

This recipe was specially prepared and created by Paula Deen for Smithfield. Recipe and photo courtesy of Smithfield.

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Berkley
I made this casserole for a bridesmaid luncheon. It was easy to make and a big hit. I now have relatives coming for a visit and will make it for them. I don't eat eggs but was pleasantly suprised at how good it was, I sure ate this one.

jcrigler
I made this for my husband's family the day after Thanksgiving and it was a big hit. It was so easy to make and I was able to leave it in the fridge overnight. The only think I would mention is that mine was a little brown on the top after cooking it for the full hour, so you might want to bump the cooking time down a little.

hugepaulafan015
With me being only 16 years old, I don't cook often. I haven't tasted this for myself, but it looks so stinkin' good! I'll have to beg and beg for my mom to make this one! Way to go, Paula! 5+/5

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