Butterfly Garden's Sausage Breakfast Casserole

1. 1

   Trim the crusts off the bread.

2. 2

   Lightly spread both the front and back of each slice with butter or margarine.

3. 3

   Place buttered bread evenly in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   In a large skillet, cook sausage until browned, breaking it into small pieces.

6. 6

   Drain off excess grease.

7. 7

   Spoon cooked sausage over bread slices, and sprinkle cheese over the sausage.

8. 8

   Beat eggs with an electric mixer until fluffy.

9. 9

   Mix in half-and-half and salt.

10. 10

    Pour egg mixture over bread slices.

11. 11

    Cover dish, and refrigerate overnight.

12. 12

    The next morning, remove casserole from refrigerator 15 minutse before baking, while oven is heating to 350.

13. 13

    Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until eggs have set.

14. 14

    Serves 6 as a main course, 8-10 as a side dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.