Baked Sausage & Egg

This is a recipe I've been meaning to share for a while that fits the bill for this week's Carnival of the Recipes.  I know, there are some who say "Eggs for dinner?", and would restrict this dish to a brunch potluck, but I'm weird.  I love having eggs for dinner, so I wouldn't hesitate to take it to an evening potluck.   

Thanks to my friend Lisa for this recipe.  I served it for my guests Christmas Day and it was a BIG hit. The best thing is it's a dish you can make in advance, stick in the fridge overnight, and just pop in the oven the next day.  When you have guests, pre-prep meals are the absolute best.

Sadly, The Ninny forgot to take pictures.  So you'll have to use your 'magination.  UPDATE: I found one photo taken at the end of the meal!  It was a LOT prettier before we dug into it, but this pic shows the layers.

Baked Sausage & Egg
1 package sausage - cook, crumble and drain
6 slices day-old bread - cubed
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
10 eggs slightly beaten
4 cups milk
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp onion powder
pepper to taste
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup diced tomatoes

Place bread in buttered casserole dish (13x9).  Sprinkle about 1/2 the cheese over the bread.  In a bowl combine eggs, milk, mustard, onion powder and pepper.  Pour this mixture over the bread/cheese.  Sprinkle / add in layers: sausage, mushrooms and tomatoes.  Optional: cover the dish and place in fridge to chill overnight.

Bake uncovered 1 hour at 325°.  This can be carted to the potluck party as-is, and when you get there, sprinkle a healthy layer of cheese on top, pop in the oven just long enough to melt the cheese.  (You can use the broiler if you're in a hurry.)  If the party doesn't have an oven available, melt the cheese beforehand, and cover tightly with foil.

Variation for vegetarians (we have several): just leave out the sausage.

Comments

[David]

Wow! We had stir-fry broccoli/rice and fixin's tonight--BIG satiety factor. But looking at the pic and reading the recipe, I'm already imagining making and eating this! Watering mouth and all...

:-)

A real Keeper!

[keewee]

yummmm! eggs are good at any time of the day.

[AOCR]

Sounds pretty interesting. I am going to have to try this recipe.

[Christine]

I highly recommend it. This is a great dish for any gathering. I just wish I had a big family in the house so I had an excuse to make it more often.

[Tony]

Wow!!! Many thanx!!! Very good recipe!!!