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Six-Layer Breakfast Casserole
Six-Layer Breakfast Casserole

Six-Layer Breakfast Casserole

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Start your day off right with a serving of this zesty egg casserole. And the Tex-Mex flavors of Jimmy Dean® Hot Pork Sausage, jalapeno peppers and cheddar cheese make it irresistible!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Hot Pork Sausage Roll
    1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    3 slices wide-pan hearty country white bread (about 5x1-1/4 inches each)
    6 eggs
    ¼ cup whipping cream
    ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook sausage, pepper and garlic in large skillet over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return sausage mixture to skillet. Stir in cheese.

2. Place 1 bread slice on bottom of lightly greased 1-½-quart round casserole or soufflé dish; top with 1/3 of the sausage mixture. Repeat layers twice.

3. Beat eggs, cream and cumin in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended; pour over ingredients in casserole dish. Press down on sausage mixture with back of spatula to completely cover sausage and bread with egg mixture; cover. Refrigerate 10 minutes.

4. Bake, covered, 1 hour or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, uncovering after 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Make Ahead: Assemble as directed. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, bake as directed.

Yield:

Makes: 6 servings (1/6 casserole each)