Ready for another great breakfast? How about this zesty BRIE AND SAUSAGE casserole?
Have you tasted brie
and sausage casserole before? If not boy are you in for a treat.
This tasty Brie and sausage breakfast casserole gets its great,
zesty flavor from the blend of Brie and Parmesan cheese, hot pork
sausage, bread, cream, milk and cheese.
These ingredients, together with the herbs and seasoning, blend together to create a delicious start to your day.
This great breakfast casserole, always a favorite, is best prepared the night before. For the perfect brunch, just add a fresh salad, toast, and some fresh fruit.
Brie and Sausage Casserole
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- 1 lb. hot pork sausage, ground
- 6 slices white bread
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 7 large eggs, divided
- 3 cups whipping cream, divided
- 2 cups fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon sage, chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Chives, chopped, for garnish
PREPARATION:
- Trim and discard rind from top of Brie. Cut cheese into cubes and set aside.
- Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until crumbled and no longer pink; drain well.
- Cut crusts from bread slices, and place crusts evenly in bottom of a lightly greased 13 X 9- inch baking dish. Layer evenly with bread slices, sausage, Brie, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Whisk together 5 eggs, 2 cups whipping cream, and next 4 ingredients. Pour the mixture evenly over the cheese.
- Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
- Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and 1 cup whipping cream; pour evenly over chilled mixture.
- Let thaw for 30 minutes and bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until set.
Garnish with chives, if desired.
