Sausage Breakfast Casserole

I got this recipe from my friend, Stacy Parker, in MN.  It is easy and delicious! I've used it for ward parties, youth firesides, just the fam, and house guests - it is a great way to cook a hot breakfast without the hassle and mess of making breakfast in the morning.  And, seeing as we have hot breakfast food more often for dinner than for breakfast this works great for a busy evening - make it sometime in the morning, stick it in the fridge, and it is ready to go in the oven whenever you are ready.

The original recipe is in black and the changes I have made are in red - I have made this many times over the years and found my changes to improve it a little (but it was good to begin with so if you don't want to try my changes you'll still end up with a good casserole).

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

2 lbs Pork Sausage

9 large Eggs * I always use 10 - I think it works better with the extra egg

3 cups Milk

2 tsp. Dry Mustard

2  tsp. Salt * I only use 1- 1 1/2, I think 2 is too salty ( maybe I use salty sausage)

* Pepper to taste 

3 or 4 slices White Bread cut into cubes

3 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese

Brown the Sausage till crumbly and no longer pink. Drain grease.  Whisk Eggs, Milk, Mustard, Salt, Pepper.  Stir in Sausage, Bread cubes, and Cheese.  Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan, cover and chill overnight or 8 hours.  Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Enjoy!