Southwest Breakfast Casserole |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A great way to feed a hungry crowd for breakfast, this can be made ahead and put in the oven right before your guests arrive. Also great for potlucks! Ingredients:
6 slices white bread, crust removed |
1 lb pork sausage |
4 cups colby or 4 cups monterey jack cheese |
6 eggs |
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon dry mustard |
2 cups half-and-half |
butter or margarine, softened |
Directions:
1. Lightly butter both side of bread slices and place in 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown beef sausage; drain well and pat with paper towels. Sprinkle sausage over bread slices.
3. Sprinkle cheese over sausage. Follow with a layer of chopped green chilies.
4. In medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add salt, dry mustard and half-and-half. Mix thoroughly. Pour over casserole.
5. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
6. To bake, preheat oven to 350°F and bake casserole 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to stand 15 minutes to set. Cut into squares and serve with picante sauce on the side.
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