SOUTHWEST BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

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A great way to feed a hungry crowd for breakfast, this can be made ahead and put in the oven right before your guests arrive. Also great for potlucks!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Breakfast

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices white bread, crust removed
1 lb pork sausage
4 cups colby or 4 cups monterey jack cheese
6 eggs
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups half-and-half
butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Lightly butter both side of bread slices and place in 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown beef sausage; drain well and pat with paper towels. Sprinkle sausage over bread slices.
  • Sprinkle cheese over sausage. Follow with a layer of chopped green chilies.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add salt, dry mustard and half-and-half. Mix thoroughly. Pour over casserole.
  • Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
  • To bake, preheat oven to 350°F and bake casserole 45 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. Allow to stand 15 minutes to set. Cut into squares and serve with picante sauce on the side.

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