Overnight Bread Pudding Breakfast Casserole
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 loaf of French Bread cubed
- 1 lb ground pork sausage with sage
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded {divided}
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 6 eggs beaten
- salt/white pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl add half and half, eggs, and seasonings. Whisk until combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add sausage.
- Crumble the sausage and cook until browned then drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- Cut the French bread into 1-inch cubes and spread in the bottom of a greased 9- by 13 baking dish.
- Top with the cooked sausage and then add cheese.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and place in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning bake the covered casserole at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to set for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
I like to serve with grits and fresh fruit. Enjoy!