Breakfast Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

1 (16 ounce) package Regular Flavor Pork Sausage
10 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups cubed bread
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped (optional)
1/2 cup thin-sliced green onion (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325 F.

In large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink.

In large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk,and salt; stir well.

Distribute half the bread evenly in a buttered 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with half the pepper, half the cheese, half the sausage and half of each optional ingredient.

Repeat layering using remaining bread, pepper, cheese, sausage and optional ingredients.

Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole.

Bake uncovered for 55-60 minutes, or until eggs are set. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly.

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