Jimmy Dean Italian Breakfast Casserole

Ingredients:

1. 1 pkg. Italian Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage
2. 10 eggs, lightly beaten
3. 3 cups milk
4. 2 teaspoons dry oregano
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. 6 cups cubed bread
7. 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded Italian cheese blend
8. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
9. 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
10. 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped (optional)
11. 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
12. Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven 325 F. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. In a large mixing bowl, combine beaten eggs with milk, oregano and salt; stir well. Distribute half the bread evenly in a buttered 9" x 13" x 2" baking dish. Sprinkle with half the pepper, half the cheese, half the sausage and half of each optional ingredient. Repeat layering using remaining bread, pepper, cheese, sausage and optional ingredients. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake uncovered for 55 to 60 minutes, or until eggs are set. Tent with foil if top begins to brown too quickly.

Serving size:

6 servings