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Brunch Sausage Casserole

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Put this hearty egg, cheese and sausage casserole into the oven early on a weekend morning and it will be ready by the time the whole family is up. An easy holiday brunch recipe! For extra variation try different cheeses, or add some ham or bacon bits.

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Ingredients:

1 pkg. (16 oz.) bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
4 cups cubed day-old bread
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cans (12 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions:

GREASE 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place bread in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

COMBINE evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard and onion powder in medium bowl. Pour evenly over bread and cheese. Sprinkle with sausage. Cover; refrigerate overnight.

PREHEAT oven to 325° F.

BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly. Season with ground black pepper.

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A Family Favorite

Cheri Keplinger from ,

An excellent recipe to have on hand. My family loves this dish. I make it up on Christmas Eve, then, Christmas morning I just pop it in the oven and enjoy watching the kids open their goodies while it bakes. It's ready to eat about the same time as the gifts are all opened. So simple to make, yet delicious to eat, too.
Company

Fran Yanta from Grantsville, MD

I started making this recipe 9 years ago, but did not use Carnation evaporated milk. It was a holiday brunch casserole, a "companies coming" weekend casserole, and our favorite, grandchildrens night, casserole. The evaporated milk really adds more creamy goodness to it. The grandchildren who don't like eggs even like this.
A relaxing breakfast

jeanne henderson from Sykesville, MD

This recipe is great! When we have friends over and they spend the night, I fix this the night before and then heat it up the next morning. It so much nicer than scurrying around in the kitchen in the morning to get everyone fed! (And you don't have to take orders to see what everyone wants:)
Amazing

Kathy Palladino from ,

I made this for my Mother's Day annual brunch for my mother & mother in law a few yrs ago. Everyone loved it especially my husband. I make it alot. I reduce the fat though by using rdf JD sausage, egg beaters & 2% fat shredded cheese. It tastes just like the full fat version. My husband can't tell the difference! Great recipe to have on hand.
Breakfast Brunch

kathleen DuBois from Brookfield, WI

This recipe is excellent, I used left over HAM instead of sausage & added chopped red peppers & Onions. This makes for easy brunch meal, potluck, or just a GREAT make ahead meal.
Planning Ahead

JONDA HAMILTON from Hammond, LA

I've made this the night before and refrigerated it and then popped it in the oven the next morning. Saves a lot of time. Was quick and great for Christmas morning!
Brunch Sausage Casserole

BARBARA SHUFELT from Fairport, NY

Great Recipe! We did substitute bulk turkey breakfast sausage that our local meat market makes fresh (less fat & can't tell the difference) and also added fresh asparagus & roasted red peppers! Everyone loved it!!!
brunch sausage casserole

Maryann O'Neill from nottingham

I made this for breakfast and the kids realy love it .
Fix the night before

GWEN NEWELL from Arlington, WA

I have seen a very similar recipe and you could make it the night before, which is a great idea if you expect company or have a busy day planned
Can be cut in half

Christine Hanson from Eagle River, AK

I made this but only made half the recipe. And I added a few chopped pre-Sautéd onions and substituted evaporated skim milk and used 1/2 egg substitute and eggs along with 100% whole wheat bread. Actually, leftovers freeze well too, in single portion sizes in sealable bags.
Very Yummy!

Amy Nichols from Las Vegas, NV

Even my picky-eater-6-year old loved it! Very easy to make and a family fav. I made this on Christmas Eve (we do a big Christmas Eve deal here) and again on New Year's Day. It was fabulous!!
Lighten this up!

Martie wynne from Evanston, IL

OK, this is great but too much fat. I like: 2 pkg lite precooked sausage sliced thin for sausage 16 oz egg substitute + two eggs for 10 eggs evaporated skim milk for whole REALLY serious?? 5 cups of whole wheat low cal bread for 4 cups regular. Lite cheese for regular same measure How many calories/fat are saved? I don't know but lots obviously
Brunch Awesomeness

Ann Rittenhouse from Salem, Oregon

What a great way to start the day! I made this for my family on a Saturday morning before we went school shopping. It was fast and easy and all the goodness of a huge breakfast in one easy dish. I substituted maple sausage and medium cheddar cheese cause that is what I had on hand. It was great. Our new favorite for Saturday mornings.
"New" Family Favorite

Betty Rader from PARMA, OH

This recipe is very similar to one I have made for 20+ years given to me by my mother-in-law. This one is much easier to make and just as good if not better! Thank you for our "new" family favorite! It's so easy it's not just for holidays anymore!
Brunch Casserole

Kathi Gilman from Aliso Viejo, CA

I made this recipe for my church worship team today (I had to substitute the sausage with bacon...thought I had thawed sausage from the freezer but it was bacon!) & it was HIT! I had salsa as a condiment for those that wanted to spice it up a bit. The evaporated milk gave it a "silky" texture. I will definitely make this again!!
not just for breakfast

Deborah Richards from Bennington, VT

I put this casserole together in the morning and when I got home from work popped it in the oven.I spent time with the family while it baked instead of spending that time preparing dinner. I served it with some fresh friut and it was enjoyed by the whole family. Leftovers packed well for lunches also.
brunch sausage casserole

pat O'Brien from Chicago, IL

First thing my daughter said when she saw this, was wow!, It was a great hit and I'll definetly make it again. The Carnation milk gave it a rich flavor. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

Noreen Gilbert from Burlington, MA

I made this for a family brunch and everybody loved it. They were asking for the recipe. It is so easy to make. It went over big with my family, they would like it every Sunday.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

Jeannine Gramstad from Newburgh, NY

Adding sage & thyme made the sausage pop.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

Brandy W from

Did a trial run on this one and we will be having for Easter it was over the top good!!
The Best!

Christy Vining-Russell from Southington, CT

This recipe is a old family favorite served on Christmas morning. I have a handwritten copy, smudged from moisture on the recipe card. Have been trying to decipher for years (family member deceased) and am so happy to be able to "fill in" the gaps! We'd make it Christmas Eve, then pop in the oven while we opened presents. Really filling! Actually its great for any holiday morning - filling and keeps everybody full til the BIG dinner! A real keeper!
GREAT FOR MEETINGS

LYNN FLEURE from Perrysburg, OH

MY STAFF LOVED THIS HEARTY CASSAROLE AT OUR MONTHLY BREAKFAST STAFF MEETING. iT REALLY WAS A GREAT START TO THE DAY!!
Yummy Quiche Casserole

Sherry White from Homwood, Illinois

This recipe is not only easy, but everyone loves it! Great for a "Brunch" party!
Nutritious

Kaye Carney from Norfolk, Virginia

This is low carb for diabetics counting carbs.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

Lucretia Paulsen from Waterford, NY

This is one of my very favorite recipes, and I love serving it to my family.
Wonderful

Linda C. from Illinois

This was so easy to prepare and pop in the oven the next morning for our overnight guests. It was such a hit, EVERYONE has requested the recipe. I have prepared many, many great recipes from Meals. Com. I thank you and my family thanks you!!!
Very Good

Kim Bailey from Kansas City, KS

I use this for a quick breakfast when we have over night company. It is quick easy and tastes like heaven!
A SuperEasy Super Good Breakfast

Sandie Gonzales from Wildomar, CA

Ease, taste and comfort are all in this dish.
Christmas morning

Nancy Conlon from MC KEES ROCKS, PA

This was simple & easy to do a head of time for a great start to Christmas morning
easy to make and delicious

Joyce Gerloff from Schwenksville, PA

I wanted something I could put together the night before and pop in oven in the morning. Turned out great and everyone really liked it! Leftovers were good too.
Brunch sausage casserole

KELLY THUET from Eureka, MO

I made this ahead of time and then popped it in the oven. It was wonderful on a cold winter day.
WONDERFULL WONDERFULL

Mary Adobato from Wilmington, NC

I made this recipe for my best friends Birthday. We had a brunch so this was just perfect. Everyone loved it and some wanted the recipe. Ithink i'll make this for dinner one day, after all it's just notfor Brunch anymore.(SMILE)
Love it

shelly hughes from OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

I love this recipe. I ususally make it for brunch on Sunday! My family loves it.
Great for Brunch.

Angeline Adams from Huntington Beach, CA

I just had this yesterday at my cousins and I loved it. She served it with Mimosa's. Im going to make this for my family.
Familly Loves It

SANDY WILLIAMS from NORTH MANCHESTER, IN

I usually make this for the holidays and my family loves it. I never have leftovers when I make this. I have also made it for dinner.
Super Easy

Tammi Friedrich from Baltimore, OH

This is delicious. It's very easy. I love making the night before and letting it sit in the fridge. All I have to do when I get up in the morning is pop it in the oven. Then we have a hot delicious well balanced breakfast. I've even made this for dinner on several ocassions.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

joann hershey from CHAMBERSBURG, PA

I made this but instead of the dried mustard and onion powder I used allspice and ground cinnamon(you can adjust amount to taste) it came out GREAT and there was none left a little pure maple syrup and you have the "sweet" breakfast.
Brunch sausage casserole

Marguerite Fortino from POWDER SPRINGS, GA

I made this as part of a large brunch for 50 people. It was the first thing gone! Everybody loved it.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

Carole Finney from HARRISVILLE, OH

WE really like this casserole at our house. I make it quite often. I like the fact that I can assemble it the night before and pop it right into the oven when I get up in the morning. It is so easy to make. I always keep frozen sausage in my freezer just to make this wonderful breakfast.
Wonderful!!

Melissa Gregory from LIZELLA, GA

My family loves this for breakfast or dinner!!!
Great for Sunday night supper!

Jan Wilkins from BLYTHEVILLE, AR

Many times on Sunday nights, we do a breakfast food because we either eat out or I cook a big dinner. I didn't refrigerate this over night, but made it Sunday morn and then fixed it Sunday nite. We enjoyed it! Served a little warm applesauce on the side....mmmmmmmmm
Awesome!

DONNA Waetjen from TARRYTOWN, NY

We had both extended families in town for Thanksgiving. We gathered early to watch all the football games and get the cooking done. I made a few batches of this the day before and just baked them up early that morning. EVERYONE loved it. What a huge hit to start the day. This is a keeper!
New Tradition

Fran Tulumello from DERBY, NY

I first made this for Christmas morning in 2006 and it was requested for Christmas 2007. I guess this is a new tradition for Christmas in my family now. It is very good and I just put in oven Christmas morning while we open the presents.
Breakfast for dinner

Elizabeth Halfman from DAVENPORT, IA

I had a cup of frozen left over loose hashbrown potatoes, so I replaced the potatoes for the breadcrumbs. We all loved it and I will make it again.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

CAROLYN LEWER from CROSSVILLE, TN

This is the easiest and tastiest egg casserole I have tried. My guest took the recipe home with her.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

Kathy Geminden from INDIANAPOLIS, IN

I made this recipe twice over the holidays for brunch and it was a hit each time. It's so easy to make and I love the fact that it can be made ahead of time and just popped in the oven before the guests arrived! I added fresh mushrooms prior to cooking on one occassion and it was even more delicious!
Christmas Tradition

Kathi from Illinois

We have made this our Christmas tradition. Every Christmas Eve we throw this together. On Christmas morning, everyone ooogles the gifts, mom turns on the oven, makes coffee, puts the casserole in the oven, then unwrap presents, by the time we are done with the presents, the casserole is coming out ofhte oven. Brunch is served.
Brunch Sausage Casserole

Carol Carmicheal from CARROLLTON, GA

This recipe was easy to prepare and bake. I prepared it for our Women Ministry Ladies In Hat Brunch. I received so many good compliments and request for the recipe.
WOW! So easy and tasty

donna hummel from HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ

Made it for donner. My family went crazy over it. It's on my make again list....
mmmmmmmm

leslie mcewan from EAST WAREHAM, MA

perfect for holiday mornings, ready when the family is, and they all enjoyed it

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 8 to 10 servings

Calories: 476
Calories from Fat: 286
Total Fat: 31.8g (49% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 13.7g (69% of DV)
Cholesterol: 342mg (114% of DV)
Sodium: 963mg (39% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 15.2g (5% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: .2g (0% of DV)
Sugars: 0g
Protein: 31.5g
Vitamin A: 15% of DV
Vitamin C: 4% of DV
Calcium: 62% of DV
Iron: 19% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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