In The Kitchen: Holiday Breakfast Casserole…made easy!

A Holiday Favorite

Waking up to the smell of a yummy breakfast casserole is a great way to start your Christmas morning. It’s generally a family favorite and so easy to make. If you use the pre-cooked sausage I suggest in this recipe, you can assemble this casserole in about 10-15 minutes and enjoy your morning coffee while it bakes in the oven. This is sure to be a hit with family and holiday guests. Serving with fresh cut fruit is a great option.

Ingredients:

• Bread- Plain basic white or wheat bread is best.
• Eggs-large eggs
• Milk-I use 2% but you can use skim or whole milk depending on personal choice
• Mustard-basic yellow mustard is the best choice
• Sausage-You can use 1 lb. bulk pork sausage, brown in skillet and drain on paper towel on plate. Or I use Jimmy Dean pre-cooked sausage crumbles. They come in turkey or pork variety. I personally like the turkey sausage.
• Cheese-shredded cheddar cheese or cheddar blend. I use pre-shredded, but you can also shred your own.

Exact Ingredients:

• 4 slices of bread shredded into 1-2 inch pieces
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 lb. bulk sausage or 9.6 oz. bag of pre-cooked sausage crumbles
• 8 oz. (1 cup) of grated cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste ( I like a little bit of a kick to my food so I am going to add Tim “The Brew Chief” Schefer three Hopzal Seasonings. You can get his recipes on www.lknconnectcommunity.com.

Directions

Pre- Heat oven to 350.

-Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish liberally with Pam or cooking oil spray

-Place shredded bread evenly in the bottom of dish

-Sprinkle cooked sausage crumbles evenly over bread

-In a large mixing bowl, whisk 6 eggs and mustard together until evenly blended, then add 2 cups milk, salt and pepper to taste and mix

-Pour egg mixture over the bread and sausage

-Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top

Cook in preheated oven at 350 for 45-50 mins. You can check that it is done by inserting a knife in middle to be sure it comes out clean.

Enjoy!!

Recipe and photos by Melissa Shoemaker, Volunteer.

Melissa spent almost 30 years in financial services, but now volunteers with Piedmont Animal Rescue (PAR) located at 228 E. Waterlynn Road in Mooresville. PAR’s motto is “Where Animals Come First.” She also enjoys cooking, spending time with friends and family- and of course, her two spoiled dogs, Piglet and Nugget.

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