Brunch JIMMY DEAN'sausage Casserole

 Brunch Casserole ( Jimmy Dean's sausage roll).

JIMMY DEAN, best known today as the creator of the brand Jimmy Dean Sausage, he became a national television personality starting in 1957, rising to fame for his 1961 country crossover hit  "Big Bad John" and his television series,"the Jimmy Dean Show" (Wikipedia)

 This is a very good casserole, for lunch, it is testy, easy to make, and is very appreciated:
 
Ingredients:

1 package  sausage roll /Jimmy Dean/ - crumbled
4 cups cubed day old bread
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 eggs -- slightly beaten (10 egg beater, is a very good choice)
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Fresh ground pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms -- optional
1/2 cup peeled, chopped tomatoes -- optional

Directions:

Place bread cubes in well-buttered 13x9-inch baking dish. It is better if you use yesterday bread, not to be too soft.

 Sprinkle with cheese.

 Combine the next 6 ingredients:

10 eggs -- slightly beaten (10 egg beater, is a very good choice)
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Fresh ground pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms -- optional
1/2 cup peeled, chopped tomatoes -- optional

  Pour evenly over the bread and cheese.

 Sprinkle sausage and optional ingredients over the top. 

Cover and chill overnight. 

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour. Tent with foil if it begins to brown too quickly.

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