Country Breakfast Casserole

Bacon is probably one of the most delicious cuts of meat on the planet.  There is, however, another pork product that tastes and smells delicious...sausage.  There are so many delicious dishes that sausage gives us.  This casserole is one of those dishes. 

One of the traditions of the school where I work is a delicious breakfast on the first day back to school.  Teachers and administrators slave away to make delicious sausage and egg casseroles.  I found this recipe online and it's different from those, but still extremely tasty.

Country Breakfast Casserole

1 (16 oz) pkg. breakfast sausage

1 chopped green onion

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

6 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup water

½ cup milk

1 (2.64 oz) pkg country gravy mix

6 slices bread, cut into 1 inch cubes

2 Tbs. melted butter (opt)

Paprika to taste (opt)

Preheat oven to 325º. Grease a 11x8 inch baking dish. Brown sausage in a large skillet; drain fat.

Combine sausage with green onion and spread evenly across the bottom of the baking dish. Top with shredded cheese. Whisk together eggs, water, milk and gravy mix; add mixture to baking dish. Arrange bread squares evenly on top. If desired, drizzle melted butter over bread and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside 10 minutes before serving.

I really loved this casserole and I'm sure you will as well. Enjoy!!