BRIE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

BRIE & SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE image

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8-ounce) round Brie*
1 pound ground hot pork sausage
6 white bread slices
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
7 large eggs, divided
3 cups whipping cream, divided
2 cups fat-free milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Garnish: chopped green onions

Steps:

Trim and discard rind from top of Brie. Cut cheese into cubes; 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 evenly over cheeses. Cover and chill 8 hours. Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and 1 cup whipping cream; pour evenly over chilled mixture. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until set. Garnish, if desired. *Substitute 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, if desired