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 Easy Egg Casserole
 Easy Egg Casserole

Egg casserole meets breakfast heaven in this easy morning recipe. Bake Jimmy Dean® Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles, egg and cheddar cheese with French bread, and everyone will wake up with a smile.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Hearty Original Sausage Crumbles
    8 eggs
    3 cups milk
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
    8 cups French bread cubes (3/4-inch pieces)
    2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°

2. Beat eggs, milk and pepper in large bowl with a wire whisk until well blended. Add bread cubes; stir gently until evenly coated. Stir in sausage crumbles and 1 1/2 cups cheese.

3. Pour into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

4. Bake 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into 12 squares to serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 45 minutes

Cook's Tip:

Spinach-Egg Casserole: Add 1 pkg. (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze dry, to egg mixture before pouring into prepared baking dish.

Make-Ahead Egg Casserole: Assemble casserole as directed; cover. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, uncover and bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Yield:

12 servings (1 square each)