What’s the one day of the year most breakfast casseroles are made?
Christmas morning, actually.
This recipe is inspired by a Jimmy Dean sausage ad pulled from a magazine 20 years ago.
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Cut it into squares to serve!
Mix Up the Fillings
This recipe takes very well to adaptation.
Swap out the ground sausage for ground beef, shredded chicken, or leftover diced ham.
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Swap out the cheddar cheese for something like Swiss or Monterey Jack.
If you have leftover cooked potatoes or sweet potatoes, those would also make a good addition.
Don’t forget the coffee.
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When its completely cooked, the skewer will come out dry, not wet.
Note: The more add-ins, the longer the casserole will take to bake.
When lightly browned, remove from pan to a paper towel lined plate to absorb any excess fat.
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Place the cubed bread in a well-buttered 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and mushrooms, if using.
Top with the browned crumbled sausage, distributing it evenly.
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Pour the egg milk mixture evenly over the bread and cheese.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325F.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour.
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Tent with foil if the top begins to brown too quickly.
Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for about a week.
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