LAZY DAY CASSEROLE

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When I first served this wonderful brunch casserole at a family reunion a few years ago, I think I wrote out at least a dozen copies of the recipe! My husband and I enjoy country living in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces day-old Italian bread or French bread, sliced
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled
8 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Line a greased 13x9-in. baking dish with bread. Sprinkle with sausage. Beat the eggs, milk and pepper; pour over sausage. Press bread down with a spatula to absorb egg mixture. Top with cheese and parsley. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 272mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.