CHRISTMAS BRUNCH CASSEROLE

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No one leaves the table hungry when I serve this savory casserole. In fact, folks rave about it! What I like as much as the taste is that I can prepare it ahead of time. -Mary Eckler, Louisville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice
3 cups crisp rice cereal
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
6 large eggs
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup whole milk

Steps:

In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Place in a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with the rice, cereal and cheddar cheese. In a bowl, beat the eggs, soup and milk. Spread over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.