Sunday, December 14, 2008

Suppertime Sausage Bake



Estimated Times:
Preparation - 20 min | Cooking - 45 min | Yields - 10 to 12 servings

Breakfast for Dinner
Serving breakfast for dinner is an easy way to bring a little fun to a typical weeknight.

This delicious, hearty casserole is easy to prepare yet makes any morning extra special. Simply serve with cut-up fresh fruit for a complete breakfast.

Ingredients:

* 1 lb. hot bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
* 2 cans (12 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
* 8 large eggs, beaten
* 2 cups (8-oz. pkg.) shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup chopped red pepper (optional)
* 2 green onions (green parts only), sliced
* 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 8 cups 1/2-inch cubed Italian or French bread (about 9 slices)

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

COMBINE milk, eggs, sausage, cheese, red pepper, green onions, onion powder and garlic powder in large bowl. Add bread cubes, stirring gently to moisten bread. Pour mixture into baking dish.

BAKE for 45 minutes or until set. Serve warm.

TIPS:
• Substitute pre-cooked, sliced sausage links for bulk pork sausage to save time.
• Substitute multi-grain bread for Italian or French bread.