Cheesy Sausage Brunch Casserole
Cheesy-Sausage Brunch Casserole is a savory brunch casserole, perfect for someone seeking a tasty and hearty breakfast option.
Cooking Time1 hr
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 6 slices home-made type bread crusts, removed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 pinch of Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 1/3 pound fresh mushrooms, sauteed
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Brush a 1-1/2 to 2 quart souffle dish with the fat from the skillet.
- Arrange 1/3 of the bread cubes over the bottom of the dish.
- Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheese and arrange the sausage and mushrooms over the mixture.
- Add 1/2 of the remaining bread cubes and sprinkle with 1/2 of the remaining cheese.
- Sprinkle with the remaining bread cubes and press the layers together slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, mustard, Cayenne and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour over the layered mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Drizzle the top with the melted butter.
- Cover and chill overnight.
- Let the mixture come to room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the souffle dish in a baking pan and add hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the souffle.
- Bake for 1 hour until browned.
