Crouton Sausage Breakfast Bake Food

SAUSAGE AND EGG BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Sautee the onions and green peppers in a large skillet on medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until they start to soften. Add in the sausage and cook until the sausage meat is cooked through, breaking the sausage into about blueberry-sized pieces.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, salt and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish. Layer the croutons evenly on the bottom. Layer the sausage mix on top of the croutons. Evenly layer the grated cheese on top of the sausage mix. Gently pour the egg mixture on top. Cover and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight, at least 8 hours.
• In the morning, preheat the oven to 325°/160°C. Remove the cover and place the casserole in the middle of the oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn the heat up to 350°C/176°C. Bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the egg is set. To check, insert a knife in the middle of the casserole and it should come out clean. If the casserole is browning too quickly, cover with a foil for the last bit of baking time.
• Let the casserole sit for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

SUNDAY SAUSAGE BREAKFAST

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer the croutons, sausage and cheese. Combine eggs and milk; mix well. Pour over cheese; sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.

CROUTON SAUSAGE BREAKFAST BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook sausage until brown, drain.
• Lightly grease a 3 quart rectangular baking dish and spread croutons evenly in bottom.
• Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over croutons and top with sausage.
• In a large bowl add 2 1/2 cups milk, eggs, and dry mustard. Whisk together well and carefully pour over layers in baking dish.
• In a small bowl combine cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk, whisk well and spoon evenly over mixture in baking dish.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
• Bake in a 325 degree oven, uncovered for 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for approximately 5 to 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
• Chill time is not included in prep and cooking time.