Alma's Breakfast Casserole

1 lb. pork breakfast sausage

6 slices squishy white bread

10 large eggs

2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

2 c. whole milk

1/2 t. mustard powder

1 t. kosher salt

1 t. black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (if baking the same day).

Brown sausage in skillet, breaking up into pieces. Allow to cool; drain any excess fat. Cut bread into cubes and set aside. 

Beat eggs in a large bowl. Mix cheese, milk, mustard powder, salt, and pepper into eggs. Add bread cubes and sausage, and mix to combine. Pour mixture into a 9 x 13" casserole dish or 3-4 qt. baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes until brown on top.

To prepare ahead: Place prepared ingredients into casserole dish. Cover and keep in the refrigerator overnight. Bake the following morning at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Serves 8.

Adapted from Garden & Gun magazine, Aug./Sept. 2021, p. 112.