Country Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients

• 12 ounces reduced-fat sausage (1 roll)
• 6 slices whole wheat bread, crust removed
• 12 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 1 (2 2/3 ounce) package country gravy mix (McCormick Brand)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. 2

   In a skillet, cook crumbled sausage in large skillet over medium heat until brown, stirring occasionally. Remove sausage and drain on paper towel.

3. 3

   Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Place in 9 x 13 casserole dish. Sprinkle cheese and then sausage evenly on top.

4. 4

   In a blender, mix eggs, milk and Gravy Mix. (You could also use the Sausage Country Gravy mix instead) Pour mixture over bread, cheese and sausage.

5. 5

   Bake covered lightly with foil for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 or 10 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   To make the night befoe: You can cover the dish and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake 50 minutes then 10.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.